Miriam Ruiz

414-***-**** acg3p6@r.postjobfree.com 1055 Mason St. Apt 11, San Francisco, CA 94108

Profile

An enthusiastic individual looking to work in the Latino community, providing Spanish interpreting services to

limited English speakers. Breaking down obstacles caused by a lack of mutual understanding; linguistically and

culturally to promote the client’s own empowerment and decision making.

Experience

SPANISH MEDICAL INTERPRETER, LANGUAGE WORLD SERVICES; BAY AREA, CA MAY 2014-PRESENT

On-site interpretation from the source language to the target language facilitating communication between the

provider and patient. Most commonly using the consecutive mode of interpretation. Ensuring a high level of

standard and always striving for accuracy, punctuality, respect for the patients and their communities, impartiality,

and professionalism.

VOLUNTEER, ROTACARE BAY AREA INC; RICHMOND, CA JAN 2014-PRESENT

Servicing the Richmond community by providing Spanish medical interpretation. Awarded a certificate of

appreciation on behalf of John Gioia, Supervisor for Contra Costa County-District 1 for volunteer efforts at

RotaCare Richmond.

STUDENT, BERKELEY CITY COLLEGE; BERKELEY, CA AUG 2013-DEC 2014

Achieved my certification of completion for the Spanish Medical Interpreter Certificate Program. Specialized

preparation in medical terminology, emphasis on the code of conduct of a professional medical interpreter,

modes of interpreting, and preparation for the National Certification exam.

PATIENT SERVICE REP, HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS; SAN FRANCISCO, CA AUG 2006-MAY 2014

Worked at an outpatient medical facility where I took on many responsibilities such as insurance verification, front

desk, independent site management, patient care, and Spanish interpretation when needed.

SPANISH MEDICAL INTERPRETER, LANGUAGE WORLD SERVICES; BAY AREA, CA APR 2012-AUG 2013

On-site interpretation.

Education

Berkeley City College, Berkeley, CA - Spanish Medical Interpreter Certificate Program, 2014

University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, 2006

Associação Cultural Brasil-Estados Unidos, Brazil - Education Abroad Program, 2005

Skills

• Proficient communication skills • CLAS standards

• Cultural competence • Medical terminology and research

• Medical interpreter ethics • Adept in challenging situation

• HIPAA • CPR

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