ENLACE Program Coordinator - Medical Interpreter

Capital Health System, Inc.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a bilingual Medical Interpreter to develop and coordinate the ENLACE program for patients with limited English proficiency. The role provides essential interpretation and leads the annual interpreter education program to ensure clear communication and cultural competency.

You will oversee language services, maintain the Capital Health language bank, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes while upholding the organization’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college where the primary language spoken other than English.
• Possesses bilingual communication skills and ability to speak to cultural diversity.
• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) Spanish or CMI NBCMI credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates ENLACE program.
• Provides medical interpreting for patients with limited English proficiency.
• Oversees and revises the annual interpreter education program and language bank.
• Ensures compliance with Capital Health interpreter code of conduct and policies.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Cultural competency

Effective collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (non-English primary language)

Job description

Capital Health is seeking a bilingual Medical Interpreter to develop and coordinate the ENLACE program for patients with limited English proficiency. The role provides essential interpretation and leads the annual interpreter education program to ensure clear communication and cultural competency.

You will oversee language services, maintain the Capital Health language bank, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes while upholding the organization’s