Mahdi Askar
Seattle
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable Remote Somali Interpreter with over 20 years of experience in diverse sectors. Expertise in medical terminology, social services, and remote interpreting, ensuring effective communication while upholding HIPAA compliance and client confidentiality.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Remote Video and Phone Somali Interpreter
AMN Healthcare
12.2020 - Current
- Facilitate communication between thousands of non-English-speaking patients and healthcare providers in various settings.
- Adapted interpreting techniques to meet diverse cultural and linguistic needs of patients.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all interpreted information, while adhering to professional standards of ethics.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance.
- Facilitate third-party dial-outs for clients, and service providers.
- Received specific recognition from over a hundred patients and healthcare providers for positive communication experiences.
Remote Phone Somali Interpreter
Cyracom International, Inc
Tuscon
03.2007 - 11.2023
- Provided clear and accurate interpretation in real time for diverse clients and service providers' communications with non-English-speaking clients in the fields of healthcare, social services, education, insurance, banking, legal, court, law enforcement, and different government agencies (like FEMA and Customs and Border Protection).
- Utilized language proficiency to ensure culturally sensitive interactions.
- Maintained strict client confidentiality by adhering to professional standards of ethics.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance.
- Facilitated third-party dial-outs for clients and service providers.
- Received specific recognition from over a hundred clients and service providers for positive communication experiences.
Remote Phone Somali Interpreter
Optimal Phone Interpreters
03.2008 - 11.2020
- Provided clear and accurate interpretation in real time for diverse clients and service providers' communications with non-English-speaking clients in the fields of healthcare, social services, education, legal, and court.
- Utilized language proficiency to ensure culturally sensitive interactions.
- Maintained strict client confidentiality by adhering to professional standards of ethics.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance.
- Facilitated third-party dial-outs for clients and service providers.
- Received specific recognition from over a hundred clients and service providers for positive communication experiences.
Remote Phone Somali Interpreter
Pacific Interpreters
Portland
12.2002 - 06.2007
- Provided clear and accurate interpretation in real time for diverse clients and service providers' communications with non-English-speaking clients in the fields of healthcare, social services, education, insurance, banking, legal, court, and law enforcement.
- Utilized language proficiency to ensure culturally sensitive interactions.
- Maintained strict client confidentiality by adhering to professional standards of ethics.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance.
- Received specific recognition from many clients and service providers for positive communication experiences.
On-Site Somali Interpreter and Translator
Rainier Community Services Office, DSHS
Seattle
11.2002 - 06.2005
- Provided language interpretation during client meetings and service appointments.
- Assisted clients in understanding legal and social services documentation.
- Translated written texts from one language to another accurately and efficiently.
- Assisted non-English-speaking clients with interpreting different forms and filling them out.
- Maintained confidentiality regarding all interpreted information while adhering to professional standards of ethics.
- Received specific recognition from many clients for positive communication experiences.
Education
Two Years Of College - Math And Science
Highline College
Seattle, WA08-1997
Skills
- Fluent in Somali and English
- Consecutive interpretation
- Remote interpreting
- Medical, legal, and technical terminology
- Written document translation
- Cultural understanding
- Client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Ethical standards adherence
Certification
Certification and Testing (CT) authorization to provide medical interpreting to DSHS in Washington State and its clients in the Somali language. Date Authorized: 7/31/2002. Authorization No. MA1179.
Timeline
Remote Video and Phone Somali Interpreter
AMN Healthcare
12.2020 - Current
Remote Phone Somali Interpreter
Optimal Phone Interpreters
03.2008 - 11.2020
Remote Phone Somali Interpreter
Cyracom International, Inc
03.2007 - 11.2023
Remote Phone Somali Interpreter
Pacific Interpreters
12.2002 - 06.2007
On-Site Somali Interpreter and Translator
Rainier Community Services Office, DSHS
11.2002 - 06.2005
Two Years Of College - Math And Science
Highline College