Japanesespeaking Medical Interpreter - Cape Town, South Africa - Surgo HR & Training

Surgo HR & Training

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Surgo is recruiting for an experienced Japanese S peaking Medical Interpreter to join their remote team.

Job Purpose:

Requirements:

Well versed in both Japanese and English (Speak, read, write)

National Senior Certificate / or equivalent qualification

SA Citizen / Valid Work Permit

Successful completion of conversation/translation competency testing in secondary language

Knowledge of Medical Terminology 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 as conduit of information that must flow between the healthcare providers, or support personnel, and the International or Domestic patient/visitors.

Ensure that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, 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 is to be appropriately addressed and documented per Risk Management Directives.

Maintain accurate daily records on all requests for service as well as the provision of services. Maintain accurate and timely documentation within program database.

Promote customer satisfaction related to client's services; notify Supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for patients or client's staff.

Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance 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)