Spanish Interpreter (M-F 8am-4:30pm)
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Department
25 May, 2023
Full Time
Day
352061
Spanish Interpreter (M-F 8am-4:30pm)
Job Description
Overview
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.• 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.
Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. As a condition of employment, IU Health requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, barring an approved exemption. New hires will also be provided the option to submit proof of previous vaccination.
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Qualifications for the Spanish Interpreter (M-F 8am-4:30pm) Role
Overview
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 is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We’re looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People 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. People who are always ready to apply themselves.
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