Certified Medical Spanish Interpreter - Days at IU Health

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Interpretation, Spanish Fluency, Medical Terminology, Cultural Competency, Translation, Patient Support, Liaison Communication, Oral Fluency, Written Fluency

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

***Requires Medical Interpreter Certification and requires knowledge of diverse medical terminology in English and target language*** Hours: Week 1 - 8am-4:30pm - Mon-Wed and Fri-Sat Week 2 - 8am=4:30pm Sun and Tue-Fri Location: Riley Maternity Tower (MT) every other weekend and clinics (LS) the rest of the week Position Summary: Provides support to LOE (Language Other than English) patients, families, and medical staff providing care. Assists 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. Required qualifications: * Minimum of two (2) years of medical interpretation experience required * Completion of the Bridging the Gap program or national certification required * Flexibility to assist with additional assignments, including translation, as needed Position Requirements: 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. • 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. * Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care. * IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. * A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all. * With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence. * At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development. * Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison between medical staff and Limited English Proficiency patients and families to ensure quality care. Provides interpretation and translation support under the direction of the clinical nurse.