Carolina Betancourt
Akron,PA
Summary
Throughout my twelve years as a medical interpreter, I have enjoyed helping LEP patients comprehend their medical status, prognosis, diagnosis, and procedure plans, as well as enhance patient and provider communication. I believe in the importance of maintaining a good attitude and professionalism in any task given for the best outcome. I am passionate about working in an atmosphere with people that care to make a difference in the community. I am proud to have had the opportunity to help the people of my culture and hope to continue to provide my service and make a positive impact.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Interpreter
Pacific Interpreters
Hershey, PA
11.2015 - Current
- I provide interpreting services to providers, patients their families, staff and visitors.
- Simultaneous interpretation during transplant education
- Assist patients with filling out medical forms, consent forms and questionnaires.
- I work as and advocate when patients present additional concerns, that interfere with their medical treatments or are in need of different resources.
Medical Interpreter
York Pain and Primary Care
York, PA
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Interpreter for workers compensation Dr. and team
- Assisted with screening of patients
- Filling out forms
- Assisted with scheduling appointments with LEP patients
- Scheduling appointments with other specialists
Medical Interpreter
wellspann
York, PA
05.2018 - 02.2021
- Interpret between providers, patients, family and staff during medical updates, tests, procedures and discharges as well as medical education and signing consent forms, while following guidelines of confidentiality.
- Assist with translations of medical communication to patients and families.
- As a cultural broker if a barrier was presented through communication.
- As an advocate when patients expressed other needs to resources within the community.
Interpreter
Your Language Connection
Lancaster, PA
02.2015 - 03.2018
- Work with children from ages 0-3 yrs with developmental delays, interpreted evaluations to determine if the child needed services.
- Interpreted traffic violations
- Interpreted for children in grade school/class room setting.
- Interpreted for academic progress reports between parents and teachers.
Interpreter
Rodriguez Language Service
Lancaster, PA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Followed ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information being translated from Spanish to English.
- Interpreted for children, their families, as well as the physical/ speech therapist.
- Translated messages and written medical documents simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages.
Cell Lead
Kalas Manufacturing
Denver, PA
01.1998 - 04.2012
- Directed, managed and coordinated the activities of 15 employees engaged in the production and processing of goods for a cable manufacturing company.
- Planned and established work schedules per shift.
- Performed quality checks for 35+ orders.
- Trained and conducted orientations for 100+ new employees.
- Work with engineering department to make changes to products or to production flow, to meet customer expectations.
Education
Medical Interpreting
Program: Bridging The Gap
Lancaster, PA01-2019
GED -
IU13
Mt Joy PA06-1997
Skills
- Medical terminology
- Bilingual
- Supervision and leadership skills
- Completing tasks with integrity for effective, and efficient results
- Proficient in computer skills
- Scheduling
Timeline
Medical Interpreter
York Pain and Primary Care
12.2021 - 07.2024
Medical Interpreter
wellspann
05.2018 - 02.2021
Medical Interpreter
Pacific Interpreters
11.2015 - Current
Interpreter
Your Language Connection
02.2015 - 03.2018
Interpreter
Rodriguez Language Service
01.2013 - 01.2015
Cell Lead
Kalas Manufacturing
01.1998 - 04.2012
Medical Interpreting
Program: Bridging The Gap
GED -
IU13