Elizabeth Tam
Bellevue
Summary
DSHS Certified Medical Interpreter with a proven track record at Adam's Interpreting Service and other notable healthcare settings, enhancing patient care through exceptional consecutive interpreting. Skilled in fostering patient confidentiality and building strong relationships across medical teams. Achieved significant improvement in community health literacy during the pandemic.
Certified professional with deep understanding of medical interpretation. Proven ability to bridge language barriers in healthcare settings, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability, ensuring seamless communication in dynamic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medical Interpreter
Adam's Intertreting Service
05.2020 - Current
- Experienced working for The Biggest Mass Vaccination Centre at Lumen Field in Seattle, Interpreting for thousands people who had vaccinations during the pandemic. Regularly provide services to the community help Seattle residents improve quality of life.
- Assisted non-English speaking families in navigating complex healthcare systems by providing interpretation support during hospital admissions and discharge processes.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care by bridging language barriers.
Certified Medical Interpreter
Universal Interpreting Services
07.2017 - Current
- Facilitated patient consent processes, ensuring full comprehension of risks, benefits, and alternatives to treatments.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing schedules or last-minute requests for interpretation services without compromising quality of care provided to patients.
- Collaborated with HCA healthcare teams to provide seamless interpretation services during team meetings and case conferences.
- Assisted non-English speaking families in navigating complex healthcare systems by providing interpretation support during hospital admissions and discharge processes.
Certified Medical Interpreter
Seattle Interpreting Service
06.2010 - Current
- Promoted patient understanding of treatment plans by providing clear and concise interpretations.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Translated procedural information to facilitate understanding between doctors and patients.
Childcare Counselor
YMCA Of Greater Seattle
09.2012 - 07.2018
- Reduced behavioral issues by establishing clear rules and expectations in the childcare environment.
- Promoted games, field trips and sports activities to foster child social development and athletic talents.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere within the childcare center that fostered positive relationships between staff members, parents, and children alike.
Medical Assistant
Swedish Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA06-2011
Skills
- Patient confidentiality
- Consecutive interpreting
- Relationship building
- Document translation
- Simultaneous interpreting
- Interpersonal skills
- Language fluency
- Interpretation ethics
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
Timeline
Certified Medical Interpreter
Adam's Intertreting Service
05.2020 - Current
Certified Medical Interpreter
Universal Interpreting Services
07.2017 - Current
Childcare Counselor
YMCA Of Greater Seattle
09.2012 - 07.2018
Medical Assistant
Swedish Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2012
Certified Medical Interpreter
Seattle Interpreting Service
06.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Renton Technical College
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