**Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center** **Location:** US:PA: Hershey **Work Type:** Full Time **FTE:** 1.00 **Shift:** Varied **Shift Differential:** **Exempt:** $2.00/hour **Shift Differential:** **Exempt:** $2.50/hour **Hours:** varied **Recruiter Contact:** Corey Cunningham at ccunningham3@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://ccunningham3@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) **SUMMARY OF POSITION:** This position will function as a “qualified” medical interpreter and will provide interpreter services for patients, families, staff, visitors, physicians, and others regarding consents, medical treatments, discharges, instructions, and other interpreting needs as well. Also responsible for the process of identifying, prioritizing, and completing translation of documents from English/non-English language, non-English language/English. May also facilitate the translation of documents in other non-English languages as well. Other duties include assisting in problem-solving with patient and family communication needs and proactively identifying opportunities for improving services to our limited or non-English speaking patient and family population. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):** + High School diploma or equivalent + Interprets Nepali + Medical Interpreter Certification or successfully pass the Interpreter Skills Test through and approved education provider of language services. + Knowledge of Medical terminology required. + Complete at least four (4) hours of continuing education credit hours per year or more to remain qualified and competent in the identified non-English-speaking language. + Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with a strong medical vocabulary Minimum one year in a role that demonstrates the ability to read handwritten typed documents in English and the targeted language, speak clear English and the target language, and write in English and the target language. + Minimum one (1) year of experience translating, reading and writing documents in English to the target language within the medical setting with a full command of the English language and knowledge of medical terminology. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):** + Associate’s of Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science field or Language is highly preferred. **WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?** Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. **Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:** + **_Be Well_** with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton). + **_Be Balanced_** with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave. + **_Be Secured_** with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection. + **_Be Rewarded_** with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program. + **_Be Supported_** by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling. **WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?** Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth. **YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.** _This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract._ _All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities._ _Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information._ **Union:** Non Bargained **Position** Interpreter - VARIED SHIFT - Interpreter S **Location** US:PA: Hershey | Human Services | Full Time **Req ID** 74082