Interpreter - Spanish - Urbana, United States - Carle Health

Carle Health

Verified Company

Urbana, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Department:
Interpreter Services - CFH

Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Interpreter Srvcs

Employment Type: Full

Time
Job ID: 42404

Experience Required: - 3 Years

Education Required: Not Indicated
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30am5 pm
On Call Requirements: As Needed
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Secondary

Job Category:
Interpreter Srvcs

Weekend Requirements: None
Holiday Requirements: None

Position Summary:

The Medical Interpreter serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers by facilitating the successful delivery of patient care service to a linguistically diverse population.

In this role the interpreter participates as a neutral party or as the conduit for information that must flow between Carle staff, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients and/or their care providers.

Qualifications:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
None

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Driver's License Illinois and Proof of Auto Insurance.

Successful completion of interpreter skills assessment within 90 days of start date in position and reassessment of skills every three (3) years.

AND Completion of medical terminology course required within one (1) year of employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years previous public contact position required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A reliable mode of transportation.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEEssential Functions:

Facilitates communication between Carle staff and LEP patients in variety of modalities including in person, over the phone and video relay. Ensures that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization, (i.e. advance directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, followup appointments and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated.
Successfully complete the core Interpreter Services training requirements.
Represent Interpreter Services and the organization in a positive and professional manner, exercising discretion at all times.
Participate in on call coverage to provide interpretation services during nonbusiness hours and business hours as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues with LEP patients and their caregivers/families/escorts.
Promote customer satisfaction related to Carle services; notify Supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for patients or Carle staff.
Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance professional role of Interpreter Services.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.