Location: Reading,PA, USA
**Penn State Health** - **St. Joseph Medical Center**
**Location:** US:PA:Reading
**Work Type:** Full Time
**FTE:** 1.00
**Shift:** Varied
**Hours:** Varied
**Recruiter Contact:** Erin W. McCaw at ...@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://...@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)
**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**
This position will provide interpreter services for patients, families, staff, visitors, physicians, and others regarding consents, medical treatments, discharges, instructions, and other interpreting needs as well. Also responsible for the process of identifying, prioritizing, and completing translation of documents from English/Spanish, Spanish/English. May also facilitate the translation of documents in other languages as well. Other duties include assisting the Manager in problem-solving with patient and family communication needs and proactively identifying opportunities for improving services to our limited or non-English speaking patient and family population.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):**
+ High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
+ Knowledge of Medical Terminology required.
+ Must be able to clearly communicate instructions, questions, and answers in both English and target language based on the patient, family member, or employees preferred language
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):**
+ Associate or Bachelor Degree in a Social Science field or Language highly preferred.
+ Prior experience in medical interpretation and translation highly preferred.
+ Successful completion of a nationally recognized certification process and American Translators Association (ATA) certification highly preferred (but not required) at the time of hire.
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?**
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.
**For more information:**
**Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:**
+ **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
+ **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
+ **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
+ **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
+ **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
**For a full list with more detailed information:**
**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?**
St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.
**YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.**
_This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._
_Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-###-#### between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email ...@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance._
**Position** Interpreter - VARIED SHIFT - Interpreters
**Location** US:PA:Reading | Human Services | Full Time
**Req ID** null