ELENA HOPKINS
Boise,ID
Summary
Bilingual Medical Interpreter fluent in Russian and English. Compassionate and caring professional offering 6+ years of experience interpreting and translating services to benefit patients and medical personnel. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, clinical practices and healthcare system.
Overview
2
2
Languages
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
VRI & Over-the-phone Russian Interpreter
Certified Languages International
01.2021 - Current
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Russian Interpreter
St.Alphonsus Medical Center
05.2014 - 12.2020
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Russian Interpreter
St.Luke’s Medical Center
05.2014 - 12.2020
- Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Home Depot: temporary cashier
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
licensed Day Care Provider
East Foothills Toddler Care
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Applied play-based strategies, including crafts and games, to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
Plasma Processor
Baltic Therapeutic Service
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Riga, Latvia: worked as a processing and packaging technician in the blood plasma department.
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Online Medical billing and coding course -
10 hour Basic Medical Interpreting Course - undefined
Purvciema Amatu Vocational School
High School Diploma - undefined
Skills
Verbal and written communication
undefinedTimeline
VRI & Over-the-phone Russian Interpreter
Certified Languages International
01.2021 - Current
Russian Interpreter
St.Alphonsus Medical Center
05.2014 - 12.2020
Russian Interpreter
St.Luke’s Medical Center
05.2014 - 12.2020
Home Depot: temporary cashier
07.2011 - 11.2011
licensed Day Care Provider
East Foothills Toddler Care
01.2004 - 01.2005
Plasma Processor
Baltic Therapeutic Service
01.2000 - 01.2002
High School Diploma - undefined
10 hour Basic Medical Interpreting Course - undefined
Purvciema Amatu Vocational School
Online Medical billing and coding course -
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