Burmese, Hakha Chin, Falam Chin Interpreter - Full-Time - Day Shift
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15 February, 2024
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Burmese, Hakha Chin, Falam Chin Interpreter - Full-Time - Day Shift
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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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Qualifications for the Burmese, Hakha Chin, Falam Chin Interpreter - Full-Time - Day Shift 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 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 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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