ASL - Sign Language Interpreters (On-Call) - BMS Highlandtown Job at BALTIMORE MEDICAL SYSTEM, INC.
Under the direction of the Program Manager, International Services, the ASL Interpreter/Care Coordinator provides a number of services to promote full accessibility to BMS medical services for specified populations of non-English speaking patients and their families. These include, but are not limited to, interpreting, health care coordination, and information/ referral. They also assist with outreach activities in the applicable Language Community.
Schedule/Hours:
PRN; Varies
Essential functions:
- Interprets for BMS providers and non-English speaking patients/family members of specified language group, as well as for other BMS contracted providers and staff. Provides accurate interpretation and communication of information
- Assists with medical referrals for LEP patients and follows through. Instructs the patient in required preparation for procedures and tests. Relates to a wide variety of providers and hospitals as needed to coordinate patient care.
- Contacts non-English speaking patients and accurately transmits messages from provider/nurse via appropriate means. Communicates concerns from the patient to the provider/nurse.
- Upholds the interpreter code of ethics during the interpreting encounter. Completes all bi-lingual tasks requested by supervisor in a timely and satisfactory manner.
- High School Diploma or equivalent education and/or experience.
- 12+ months of professional interpreting experience.
- Ability to speak, read, and write in BOTH English and one other language (as described above).
Current Employees Must Apply Through Their Kronos Employee Account
Baltimore Medical System (BMS) is an innovative, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving the health and wellness of medically underserved communities in the Greater Baltimore area. The largest FQHC in Maryland, our mission is to improve the health in the communities we serve by providing safe, high quality, accessible and affordable health care.
We offer a variety of comprehensive services including adult medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, behavioral health, and health education through 6 community health centers and 8 school based health centers. The system has approximately 40 primary care providers and nearly 60 total providers serving over 45,000 active patients. To learn more about BMS, please visit our website at
www.bmsi.org
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Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, 22 Vacation days, 8 paid holidays, tuition assistance and more!
BMS is an equal opportunity employer.
Proof of vaccination is a condition of employment, subject to verified medical or religious exemptions that do not pose an undue hardship on the Company.
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