Interpreter - Somali
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License/Certification/Registration:
* Minimum of 40 hours of interpreter training, required.
* Membership in statewide MDH roster for interpreters, required.
* National Certification (NBCMI or CCHI/CMI), preferred.
Education:
* High School diploma or GED, required; Bachelor's degree or Associate degree, preferred.
* Education in languages, translation, interpretation or related fields, required.
* Certificate in Medical Interpreting, preferred.
* Completion of credentials in medical interpreting (ie: Bridging the Gap, MiTio, cross-cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).
Experience:
* Minimum of 40 hours of interpreter training, required.
* Advanced High or Superior rating on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in English and Target Language, preferred.
* Two years of interpreting experience in healthcare, preferred.
* Previous experience related to healthcare, language services for children and/or families, preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Understand a variety of regional accents and linguistic styles and registers.
* Select appropriate mode of interpretation for each encounter.
* Demonstrated interpretation and translation experience in health-related contexts.
* Demonstrated ability to competently interpret in English and one or more other needed languages.
* Knowledge of medical and/or dental terminology.
* Ability to accurately interpret for patient and patient's care team.
* Ability to the use computers and EMR program.
* Essential computer knowledge required.
Physical Demands
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All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's requires proof of immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases prior to employment, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Children’s Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
* Minimum of 40 hours of interpreter training, required.
* Membership in statewide MDH roster for interpreters, required.
* National Certification (NBCMI or CCHI/CMI), preferred.
Education:
* High School diploma or GED, required; Bachelor's degree or Associate degree, preferred.
* Education in languages, translation, interpretation or related fields, required.
* Certificate in Medical Interpreting, preferred.
* Completion of credentials in medical interpreting (ie: Bridging the Gap, MiTio, cross-cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).
Experience:
* Minimum of 40 hours of interpreter training, required.
* Advanced High or Superior rating on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) in English and Target Language, preferred.
* Two years of interpreting experience in healthcare, preferred.
* Previous experience related to healthcare, language services for children and/or families, preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Understand a variety of regional accents and linguistic styles and registers.
* Select appropriate mode of interpretation for each encounter.
* Demonstrated interpretation and translation experience in health-related contexts.
* Demonstrated ability to competently interpret in English and one or more other needed languages.
* Knowledge of medical and/or dental terminology.
* Ability to accurately interpret for patient and patient's care team.
* Ability to the use computers and EMR program.
* Essential computer knowledge required.
Physical Demands
Please click here to view the Physical Demands
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Children's requires proof of immunity to vaccine preventable infectious diseases prior to employment, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Children’s Minnesota is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.