Spoken Language Medical Interpreters - French & Lingala and/or Portuguese
 MaineHealth | |
parental leave
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 United States, Maine, Portland | |
| 22 Bramhall Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 06, 2024 | |
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Description MaineHealth Corporate **French & Lingala and/or Portuguese The Foreign Language Medical Interpreter role facilitates health related communication between Health Care Providers (HCPs) and Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients. Medical Interpreters help to ensure that patients receive understandable and respectful care that is in keeping with their cultural health beliefs, practices and primary language. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) 1. Education: Training and/or experience in medical interpretation (12 hour LANA training) preferred. 2. License/Certifications: N/A 3. Experience: N/A 4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Native fluency or a comparable skill level in both English and the target language. Knowledge of medical terminology in source and target languages. 5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. | |