Certified Bilingual Medical Interpreter

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Hospital is seeking a Medical Interpreter to support LOE patients, families, and the care team. Under the direction of the clinical nurse, you will facilitate communication between patients and staff with accurate interpretation and cultural sensitivity.

Hours are Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm on site. Requirements: at least two years of medical interpretation, Bridging the Gap or national certification, and fluency in English and a target language (e.g., Spanish, ASL, or Burmese).

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of medical interpretation experience.
• Completion of Bridging the Gap program or national certification.
• Flexibility to assist with translation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support LOE patients, families, and medical staff.
• Serve as liaison between clinical staff and patients/families.
• Ensure care reflects IU Health's values.

Skills

Medical interpretation

Bilingual communication

Cultural competence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bridging the Gap training

National certification

Job description

Riley Hospital is seeking a Medical Interpreter to support LOE patients, families, and the care team. Under the direction of the clinical nurse, you will facilitate communication between patients and staff with accurate interpretation and cultural sensitivity.

Hours are Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm on site. Requirements: at least two years of medical interpretation, Bridging the Gap or national certification, and fluency in English and a target language (e.g., Spanish, ASL, or Burmese).