Bilingual Medical Interpreter

Horizon Health Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Shift differentials

Tuition reimbursement benefits

Employee discount offerings

Job summary

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System seeks Language Interpreters to translate physicians' advice, diagnoses and patient information into Spanish, Polish or Mandarin. The role involves facilitating communication between staff, patients and families, including during family sessions and follow-up scheduling.

Requirements include a high school diploma; psychology degree preferred or completion of a medical interpreter program; acute inpatient/interpreter experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree in psychology or completion of medical interpreter program may be beneficial.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate physicians' advice, diagnoses, and hospital information into a second language.
• Provide translation during patient visits and family sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to hospital language services standards.
• Document interpretation activities and report to supervisor.

Skills

Spanish/English

Polish/English

Mandarin/English

Education

High school diploma

Psychology degree preferred

Medical interpreter program beneficial

Job description

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System seeks Language Interpreters to translate physicians' advice, diagnoses and patient information into Spanish, Polish or Mandarin. The role involves facilitating communication between staff, patients and families, including during family sessions and follow-up scheduling.

Requirements include a high school diploma; psychology degree preferred or completion of a medical interpreter program; acute inpatient/interpreter experience is highly valued.