Bilingual Medical Interpreter – Mental Health

Valley Health System (Nevada); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages & shift differentals

Career advancement and mobility

Leadership team focused on safety

Comprehensive benefits: medical/dental

Vision, 401K, tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is seeking professional Language Interpreters for Spanish, Polish and Mandarin to support in-clinic communication between physicians, patients, and families. The role requires translating medical information using appropriate terminology and coordinating interpretation during various patient-care activities.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork within a hospital environment, with opportunities for part-time, full-time, or FLEX

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; degree in medical assisting may help.
• Bachelor’s in Psychology or related field preferred.
• Acute in-patient experience with children/adolescents/adults strongly preferred.
• Certification from Medical Interpreters (CMI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general and medical interpretation for staff, patients, and their families.
• Note down and monitor interpretation activities according to hospital standards.
• May be asked to translate written documents.
• Always give reports to a Manager or Supervisor.
• Observe obtain, and receive information from all relevant sources.
• Audit, Compile, Calculate, Code, Tabulate, Enter, or verify information or data.
• Ensure patient confidentiality.
• Perform crisis intervention techniques (verbal and physical) and respond to code situations.
• Assist patient with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) when necessary.
• Provide 1:1 patient observation, conduct rounds and facilitate patient groups as necessary.

Skills

Spanish/English

Polish/English

Mandarin/English

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant program (beneficial)

Bachelor’s in Psychology or related field (preferred)

Job description

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is seeking professional Language Interpreters for Spanish, Polish and Mandarin to support in-clinic communication between physicians, patients, and families. The role requires translating medical information using appropriate terminology and coordinating interpretation during various patient-care activities.

The position emphasizes confidentiality, accuracy, and teamwork within a hospital environment, with opportunities for part-time, full-time, or FLEX