Bilingual Medical Interpreter (Spanish/Polish/Mandarin)

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401K company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System seeks Language Interpreters to facilitate communication between physicians, patients, and families in Spanish, Polish, and Mandarin. Roles include translating verbal and written medical information, and supporting sessions and follow-ups.

Positions are available as full-time, part-time, and FLEX; candidates must be fluent in two languages, with strong medical terminology understanding and a commitment to patient confidentiality and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a medical assistant program is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field preferred.
• Acute in-patient experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general and medical interpretation to staff, patients, and their families.
• Note down and monitor interpretation activities according to hospital standards.
• May translate written documents when needed.
• Provide reports to a Manager or Supervisor.
• Observe, obtain, and relay information from relevant sources.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation.
• Support crisis intervention and safety procedures as required.
• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living when necessary.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Bilingual Polish-English

Bilingual Mandarin-English

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant program

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Job description

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System seeks Language Interpreters to facilitate communication between physicians, patients, and families in Spanish, Polish, and Mandarin. Roles include translating verbal and written medical information, and supporting sessions and follow-ups.

Positions are available as full-time, part-time, and FLEX; candidates must be fluent in two languages, with strong medical terminology understanding and a commitment to patient confidentiality and safety protocols.