Do you have compassion for helping others? Do you want to have a rewarding career? Then we have the job for you. We are looking to fill a Full Time Certified Medical Interpreter (Spanish) within the Greater Indianapolis area.
We are seeking a Certified Medical Interpreter in Spanish who has the required Bridging the Gap (BTG) certification or is a Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI).
The Interpreter provides support to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, families, and medical staff providing care. They administer care to designated patients and provides support to the care team under the direction of the clinical nurse. They serve as the liaison between clinical, medical staff and patients and/or families. They assure care of patients and families is reflective of IU Health's values.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Requires Bridging the Gap (BTG) certification. Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) preferred.
- Requires high level of oral and written fluency in English and target language (i.e. Spanish).
- Requires knowledge and cultural understanding of target communities (i.e. Hispanic/Latino ).
- 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) in a medical setting preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.61 - $23.62 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
Work setting:
- Children's hospital
- Hospital
- In-person
- Level I trauma center
Education:
Experience:
- Medical Interpretation: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Bridging the Gap (BTG) certification (Required)
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Indianapolis, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person