Director, Language Access & Medical Interpreting

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Oak Brook (IL)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 148,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Language Services Manager to lead system-wide translation and interpretation efforts for the South Chicago area, based in Oak Brook, IL. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and staff development to serve LEP patients and healthcare providers.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in medical interpretation, at least 1 year supervisory experience, and strong leadership, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration skills within a large health

Qualifications

5 years of experience in a medical environment performing interpretation and translation
1 year of supervisory experience in a medical environment
Proficient with bilingual medical terminology
Ability to lead and manage staff in healthcare setting

Responsibilities

Lead development and implementation of system-wide translation and interpretation.
Ensure services meet regulatory, accreditation and policy requirements.
Strategic planning for language services across the system.
Monitor quality and improvement initiatives for translation services.
Build relationships with management and medical staff to support LEP patients.
Develop budgets and monitor variances.
Oversee staff training and performance evaluations.