Interpreter-Patient Experience

JOB DESCRIPTION

Providing accurate interpretation & translation of medical information in direct service to SSMC health care providers in order to facilitate linguistic communication for non-English speaking patients or others with limited English proficiency when specifically required by the provider. SSMC Interpreters also bridge cultural and societal rifts between patients and their care providers using the highest standards of patient-centered communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provision of English/Arabic interpretation

• Performs a variety of interpretation services in multiple platforms to assist limited or non- English speaking patients/families and visitors
• Ensures that non-English speaking patients fully understand the conversation’s context
• Provides sight translation of documents & vocally expressing it in the desired language as required
• As appropriate, provides written translation of medical & official documents that are relevant to direct patient care
• Establishes and maintains quality service and positive interaction with patients, families, staffs and visitors
• If needed during interpretation, provide feedback to providers/staffs on culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices that are relevant to the encounter
  
  

Supporting Operational Excellence

• Provides and maintains required documentation as needed
• Keeps self-current by attending professional meetings, webinars and/or continuing education sessions
• Maintains and updating information in database to ensure interpreters’ compliance with SSMC guidelines
• If able, resolves in-the-moment complaint or incident that may arise and report unresolved complaints or incidents to line manager for immediate action
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work or as per the instructions by the line manager
  
  

Accountabilities

• Preserves accuracy and correcting any error of interpretation discovered during the proceedings, while ensuring interpreted content conveys original meaning and tone
• Shall remain faithful to the original text and takes responsibility for the readability, and lucidity of the translation into the target language. Content accuracy includes detailed comparison of content, facts, figures and making sure there are no omissions from the source language
• Logs all interpreting/translation assignment data on the departmental Interpreter Log for productivity tracking purposes
• Abides by the professional code of ethics & the Interpretation Services’ Policy
• Maintains confidentiality on all information interpreted, translated, and discussed related to patients
• Adheres to the highest level of service excellence and behavior toward colleagues, patients and visitors
• Provides feedback to management on regular basis
• Ensures punctuality
  
  

Role-Specific Job Responsibilities

• Provides accurate and impartial bilingual interpretation/translation to facilitate linguistic communication between limited or non-English speaking patients seeking SSMC healthcare services and health care workers who provide clinical, admin and supportive services
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work or as per the instructions by the Senior Interpreter
  
  

Required:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in translation, foreign language or any related field or
• Equivalent experience in the medical/healthcare field performing in a patient/customer facing role
  
  

Desired:

• N.A.
  
  

Required:

• N.A.
  
  

Experience:

Required:

• 3-4 years of medical interpretation/translation experience or
• A minimum of 3-4 years of equivalent experience in the medical/healthcare field performing in a patient/customer facing role
  
  

Desired:

• Hospital experience is preferred
  
  

ABOUT US

At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.

ABOUT THE TEAM

About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)

SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.

Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.

As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.

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