Medical Interpreter (Bilingual) - South Bend, Bendix at Indiana Health Centers, Inc.

South Bend, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bilingual Fluency, Medical Terminology, Customer Service, Cultural Facilitation, Electronic Medical Records, Appointment Scheduling, Patient Communication, Front Office Support, Administrative Skills, Documentation Procedures, Income Eligibility Rules, Check-In Process, Phone Communication, General Information, Patient Needs, Team Collaboration

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, and a Mobile Health Unit, we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level. IHC Community Health Center of Bendix in South Bend is seeking a full time Medical Interpreter with fluency in Spanish. The Medical Interpreter works closely with other front office staff, back-office staff, and providers to provide customer service to patients in person and over the phone. Meet our Bendix (South Bend) Team: https://indianahealthonline.org/locations/bendix-south-bend/ Clinic Hours of Operation: Monday - 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday - 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday - 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday - 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday - 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. IHC’s robust benefits and compensation package includes: $1,000.00 retention bonus paid after one year No nights or weekends Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributions Flexible Leave of Absence programs Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services Medical Interpreter Job Responsibilities: Works as a front office staff member when not interpreting. Requires knowledge of a wide body of income eligibility rules in addition to verification, application, and documentation procedures and requirements; electronic medical records, and IHC’s policies and procedures. Language/communication: Translate written and interpret spoken English and Spanish, including medical terminology, during patient encounters and phone calls, and for written materials. Function as a cultural facilitator between patients and providers. Explain cultural differences or practices to health care providers and patients, when appropriate. Communicate any special patient needs. Responds to patient requests for general information about health center services. Calls patients to confirm appointments. Front desk/intake: Greets clients and visitors to clinic and assists with check in process. Schedules patient appointments. Answers phones and accurately direct calls. Uses and maintains the electronic medical record, accurately assembling income documents, and ensuring client information is up to date and complete. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required. Bilingual fluency in Spanish; written and spoken, including medical terminology required. One year of prior administrative experience preferred. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Responsibilities

The Medical Interpreter translates written and spoken English and Spanish, including medical terminology, during patient encounters and phone calls. They also assist with front office tasks when not interpreting, ensuring effective communication between patients and providers.