Adecco Healthcare and Life Sciences is hiring for a Spanish Speaking Medical Interpreter in Newark, NJ. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below. Location: Newark, NJ Duration: 6 month contract Pay rate: $26.56/hour (30.79/hour) **Responsibilities for this Medical Interpreter position include:** + Actively contributes to creating a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment for UH customers + Communicates clearly to ensure understanding + Responds to complaints and concerns by resolving issues immediately whenever possible + Organizes work process to accommodate customer needs, including internal customers and co-workers + Meets or exceeds customer expectations for service + Acts as a role model for Service Excellence + Maintains professional composure in the workplace + Works effectively with team to ensure customer service scores for work area meet/exceed targets + Demonstrates respect for patient rights + Serves as a language interpreter for patients and their families who have limited proficiency with English; helps to facilitate effective communication with University Hospital’s linguistically diverse consumers. + Provides assistance as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. + Clarifies instructions and follow-up steps in a diplomatic, effective manner; diffuses tensions in stressful situations by remaining calm and impartial. + Understands the hospital system of service delivery and explains hospital resources, office protocols, and limitations to clinicians and patients. + Serves as a resource to providers and staff in understanding the language services program and ensuring equipment such as dual handset phones and other assistive devices are available. + Works collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical staff to ensure an appropriate communication resource is made available on a timely basis for effective communication. + Researches and maintains knowledge of medical terminology and technical health care information to ensure accuracy in the interpretation of the meanings of words, concepts, and practices in a medical setting. + As needed and assigned, serves in the role of a Patient Representative by identifying patient concerns, investigating, and contributing to resolution of patient complaints. Documents such complaints and comments concerning the hospital experience. **Qualifications for this position include:** + A Bachelor’s Degree in a science, language, or human services area is required + Fluency in English / Spanish is required + Must possess an ACTFL certificate or obtain within six (6) months of hire, demonstrating a minimum of Advanced Mid-level proficiency in a language other than English. Specific training or experience in medical interpretation required. An understanding of diverse cultural/socio-economic backgrounds, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure required. Additional related experience, education or training may be substituted for the degree. + Credential required: Bachelor’s Degree, ACTFL Certificate **Why work for Adecco?** + Weekly Pay + 401(k) Plan + Skills Training + Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. IMPORTANT: This Admin Assistant job is being recruited for by Adecco’s Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office. For opportunities available at Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences go to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/employers/industries/healthcare-life-sciences Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/ . The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record. **Pay Details:** $30.79 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance