Job Description
Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), a non-profit organization that was founded in 1970, is hiring Full-time Medical Interpreters Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, at multiple locations:
We require a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Social Work, or Languages with certification in Medical Interpreting. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in other disciplines may apply if they have a minimum of 2 years of medical interpreting experience. Experience in social services (or healthcare setting) working with immigrants is a plus; Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese is preferred; Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate within a healthcare team are essential; Ability to deal with people sympathetically and effectively to obtain necessary information. CPR certification is required. Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience preferred, NextGen experience is a plus.
Specific Responsibilities and duties include: The Medical Interpreter is responsible for assisting Limited English Proficiency (LEP) clients during medical visits, appointments, and administrative tasks. This involves interpreting accurately and impartially without adding, omitting, or altering any information exchanged between healthcare professionals and the patient. The Medical Interpreter is also responsible assisting LEP clients with communication regarding lab results and appointments, coordinating referrals, performing psychological evaluations, documenting patient encounters, and participating in group health education activities and counseling sessions as needed. It is important for the Medical Interpreter to maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethical standards while interpreting.
GPHA offers GREAT PAY, Performance BONUSES, Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and LTD Insurance. We also offer 401k with a very lucrative company match, Employee Assistance and Self-Care, and Professional Activity, Educational, and Tuition Reimbursements, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal Days, Paid Educational Days, Holiday Pay, Loan Forgiveness, and Free Malpractice Insurance...and many positions have Flexible, Hybrid or REMOTE WORK Schedules.
At Greater Philadelphia Health Action, Inc. (GPHA), we respect diversity and promote equity through action, advocacy, and policy through a dedicated team of representatives committed to listening, learning, and enacting systemic change. We create different channels, outlets, and programs to enhance safe spaces within GPHA, creating a shared understanding and language around justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. GPHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GPHA does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices to include hiring, transferring and promotion practices on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, disability, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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