Medical Interpreter, Bryanston, Johannesburg. Company Name: Surgo HR and Training. Surgo is recruiting for an experienced Mandarin-speaking medical Interpreter to join their remote team.

Job Purpose: Candidates must be able to speak Mandarin and English. The interpreter facilitates communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel. This involves understanding what was said, extracting the underlying meaning and intent, and expressing the message in another language in a way that invokes the same meaning. The interpreter may also explain and/or teach cultural differences or practices to health system personnel.

Requirements: Well-versed in both Mandarin and English (Speak, read, write). National Senior Certificate / or equivalent qualification. SA Citizen / Valid Work Permit. Successful completion of conversation/translation competency testing in a secondary language. Knowledge of Medical Terminology is essential. Previous experience in a Health Care setting preferred. Ability to work remotely from home. Ability to work shifts - 24/7 Rotational Shifts.

Duties and Responsibilities: Participate as a neutral party in the role of conduit of information that must flow between the healthcare providers or support personnel, and the International or Domestic patient/visitors. Ensure that information about the patient's outpatient services, and hospitalization, (i.e. advance directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments, and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated. The patient's questions/concerns regarding this information are to be appropriately addressed and documented per Risk Management Directives. Provide interpreter services, and convey the exact message as opposed to subjectively summarizing the information. Provide required documentation as identified by the International Patient Center. Maintain accurate daily records on all requests for service as well as the provision of services. Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the program database.

Promote customer satisfaction related to clients' services; notify the Supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for patients or clients' staff. Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance the professional role of International Medical escort. Ensure that all policies and procedures related to process, service, and employee work rules are followed. Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues on non-English speaking patients/families/escorts.

Participate in on-call coverage to provide interpretation/translation services during non-business hours and business hours as assigned. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Salary: Market-related, based on the level of experience. Shift Allowance.

Working Hours: Monday to Sunday, rotational shifts 24/7 (TBC).

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Contact Surgo HR and Training: 0874700317