Medical Interpreter

Medical Interpreter
Department: SYS Interpreter
Services

Shift: Days
Pay: $47.20 - $78.94 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Requirements:
High School diploma or GED.
Completion of medical interpretation competency test.
2 years of medical interpretation.

Summary:
Provides medical interpretation for patients, staff and guests who are non-English speaking, deaf, or hard of hearing, to help communication with healthcare professionals.

This position requires Medical Interpreter Certification and experience as Portuguese, Brazil, Italian, Japanese,Turkish, Chinese Interpreter.

Responsibilities:
Acts as a conduit between patient and/or guest and healthcare professional for communication in the patient's preferred language.
Accurately interprets medical terminology, including but not limited to anatomy, prescriptions, and procedures.
Complies with all privacy and confidentiality policies when communicating patient information.
May translate written documentation.

Details: This position works Monday-Friday every week from 8:00am-4:30pm. Pay is based on experience.
What we offer:

Great benefits including Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance that you can sign up for within your first 30 days!
A supportive and team-oriented work environment.
Opportunities for advancement.
Paid time off and more!
What you will do:

Provides support to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, families, and medical staff providing care. Administers care to designated patients and provides support to the care team under the direction of the clinical nurse. Serves as the liaison between clinical, medical staff and patients and/or families. Assures care of patients and families is reflective of IU Health's values.

What you will need:

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Requires Medical Interpreter Certification when available.
Requires high level of oral and written fluency in English and target language (i.e. Spanish, American Sign Language, or Burmese languages).
Requires knowledge and cultural understanding of target communities (i.e. Hispanic/Latino, deaf, or Burmese communities).
Requires knowledge of diverse medical terminology in English and target language. , May require additional training and appropriate certification in language interpretation.
Prior interpreting experience in target language (i.e. Spanish, American Sign Languages, or Burmese languages) in a medical setting preferred.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.43 - $37.28 per hour

Work Location: Remote