ASL Healthcare Interpreter - Per Diem

Fairview Health Services

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Job Description:Job OverviewFairview is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area! This is a casual position that has a minimum of 30 hours available per month. This position is not benefit eligible.This role will work closely with the System Accessibility Coordinator for Fairview Health Services and support interactions at the executive level.The perfect candidate for this position will have a great understanding of language that is needed when discussing Accessibility, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Affordable Care Act 1557, Customer Service (customer experience) ideals, and high register dialogue. Also, they must have proficiency in managing high – level meetings involving multiple participants.This person will interpret accurately and completely, conveying the content and spirit of the original message, taking into consideration the cultural context in a way that is responsive to the demands of the situation, or the person(s) involved in the encounter (in person and/or video).
  • Explains the scope of practice that is responsive to the demands of the situation.
  • Ability to interpret complex concepts into ASL and voice into English
  • Ability to transliterate complex concepts
  • Manage in-person or virtual encounters promoting communicative autonomy
  • Alert all parties to any significant cultural or linguistic disparities appropriate to the goal of the encounter
This person must Maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries
  • Adheres to RID Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Demonstrates honest & ethical conduct according to Guiding Principles.
  • Has firm understanding of HIPAA as it applies to the healthcare interpreter
  • Manages workflow with Epic, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
  • Must learn how to navigate and a variety of virtual platforms
  • Timely communication with scheduling office and administrative team
Adaptability:Travels to and provides interpreting services in multiple settings as needed/requestedUnderstands platforms including but not limited to in-person and/or virtual interpretingDemonstrates personal flexibility to meet staffing and communication needsManages and communicates unanticipated changes throughout the dayDemonstrates ability to provide language services across a variety of disciplinesOrganization Expectations, as applicable:
  • Fulfills all organizational requirements.
  • Completes all required learning relevant to the role.
  • Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
RequiredExperience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the interpreting profession
License/Certification/Registration
  • (One or more of the following)
  • CSC (Comprehensive Skills Certificate)
  • CI and CT (Certificate of Interpretation and Certificate of Transliteration)
  • NAD: Level IV or higher
  • NIC (National Interpreter Certification) (previous rubric): Advanced or Master
  • NIC (most current rubric): Certified
PreferredEducation
  • Minimum of an associate’s degree in sign language interpreting or related field
ExperienceProven Experience with
  • Healthcare Business Interpreting
  • Interpreting for high-level meetings
  • Microsoft Teams Platform
  • Zoom Platform
Benefit OverviewFairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information:
Compensation DisclaimerThis position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with themarket. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO StatementEEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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