Bilingual Medical Interpreter for Patient Care

Northwestern Medicine; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwestern Medicine seeks a skilled Interpreter to facilitate communication between patients, families and the healthcare team. You will interpret during consultations, tests, procedures and education, ensuring accurate patient understanding and cultural mediation.

Three years’ acute care interpreting experience is preferred, with proficiency in Excel/Word and a commitment to ethical healthcare practice. Competitive benefits and professional development are offered.

Competenze

• Minimum of three years’ experience in medical interpreting in an acute care setting.
• Fluency in English and another language, both spoken and written.
• Strong knowledge of cultural competency and healthcare disparities.
• Certificate of completion for medical interpreting per NCIHC standards.

Mansioni

• Provide medical and general interpreting for patients, families, and staff.
• Screen and prioritize interpreter requests by urgency.
• Support problem solving and complaint resolution for LEP patients.
• Maintain documentation of encounters and productivity.

Conoscenze

English fluency

Second language

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree

Medical interpreting certification (NCIHC)

Strumenti

Excel

Word

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwestern Medicine seeks a skilled Interpreter to facilitate communication between patients, families and the healthcare team. You will interpret during consultations, tests, procedures and education, ensuring accurate patient understanding and cultural mediation.

Three years’ acute care interpreting experience is preferred, with proficiency in Excel/Word and a commitment to ethical healthcare practice. Competitive benefits and professional development are offered.