SUMMARY: We are currently seeking aSomaliInterpreterto join ourInterpreter Services department. This full-time role will work on-site Monday thru Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

Purpose of this position:Provides spoken language interpretation services in a variety of settings to facilitate communication between Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their companions, and Hennepin Health System (HHS) providers and team members

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Precisely and accurately interprets between LEP patients, companions, and providers or other healthcare team members, face-to-face or via remote modalities (such as telephone or video)
• Provides non-complex document translation services between the target and source languages
• Shares relevant cultural information with all parties involved and collaborates to the goal of full patient/provider understanding, providing equitable access and healthcare outcomes for LEP patients
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HHS policies and HIPAA
• Accurately documents and bills interpreter services provided
• Maintains basic computer skills to complete job functions using various software, including EMR (Electronic Medical Record)
• Supports departmental and organizational initiatives around language access by working constructively in a team, participating in program functions, and performing tasks as requested by the department leadership, such as participating in training new team members and in-service training for existing team members as needed
• Assists with coordination of the deployment of language services, as needed
• Adheres to National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) medical interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics. Demonstrates honest and ethical conduct

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED

• 12 months of interpreting experience in healthcare /Interpreters employed by HCMC prior to October 1, 2009 are considered qualified as long as they have an approved equivalent combination of education and experience and/or have passed the proficiency exam or national certification as detailed below:/

• Enrolled in MDH, Minnesota Department of Health Interpreter Roster

• 40-hour interpreter skills-based training such as Bridging the Gap or The Community Interpreter and successful completion of one of the interpreter competencies tests for spoken languages,
• Language Line: Interpreter Skills Test or Medical Certification Test
• Pacific Interpreters: Two test versions are accepted. On Medical Skills Report Level 3, a score of Competent or Outstanding in the categories of "Bilingual Fluency and Conversion Skills" and "Interpreting Skills." On the Interpreter Readiness Assessment Report Level 2, a score of Competent or Outstanding in the single score category of "Bilingual Fluency and Conversion Skills."
• Cyracom's Interpreter Skills Assessment.

• Or any approved test of healthcare interpreting skills conducted by an independent third-party entity, as they represent a more rigorous level of overall interpreter skills testing. OR

• National certification by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) OR

• National certification by the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) Preferred Qualifications:

• Certificate in Translation and Interpreting from the University of Minnesota

• Associates Degree or Certificate/Diploma in Translation and Interpreting from Century College, or Certificate of Competency from an approved
• Interpreter/Translator training program
• National Certification in healthcare interpretation
• National Boards for Certified Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
• Commission of Certified Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
• Equivalent program or degree
• Associate or Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience in healthcare

Title: Interpreter - Somali

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 241233