About the role

  • In-Person Interpreter providing language access in healthcare settings at Advocate Health system. Proactively responding to language requests through various interpreting modalities during M-F daytime hours.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively responds to requests for language access in a healthcare setting
  • In-person interpreting, telephone interpreting, video interpreting, basic translation
  • Leverages the use of technology to deliver services in various modalities
  • Troubleshoots basic application issues with software and customers as needed
  • Maintains relationships with internal customers and makes key decisions regarding appropriate interpreter modalities
  • Interprets information regarding the patient's and family's healthcare needs
  • Acts as a cultural broker by educating caregivers on patients' culture in relation to healthcare

Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • 1-year related experience required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and prior experience in a healthcare setting is required
  • National medical interpreter certification preferred
  • Demonstrated knowledge of oral/written language pair competency by successfully completed an Interpreter Language Assessment required
  • Completion of 40-hour Medical Interpretation Training Program within 1 year of hire required.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Job title

Spanish FT In-Person Interpreter, M-F

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$24 - $36 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

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