Flexible PRN Medical Interpreter – Cantonese or Mandarin

Universal Health Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is seeking Language Interpreters for Cantonese or Mandarin on FLEX/PRN schedules. The role translates medical information and facilitates communication between physicians, patients, and families in a hospital setting.

Qualified candidates are fluent in two languages, with strong knowledge of medical terminology and patient confidentiality. Acute inpatient experience and CMl preferred; Bachelor’s in Psychology preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required; degree or completion of medical assistant program may be beneficial; Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field is preferred.
• Experience: Acute in-patient experience working with children, adolescents and/or adults strongly preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Certification through an Agency or National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (CMI) preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills: Must be fluent in two languages (Spanish/English, Polish/English, Mandarin/English). General and psychiatric knowledge helpful; crisis management skills recommended.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general and medical interpretation to 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 all 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 preferred

Job description

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System is seeking Language Interpreters for Cantonese or Mandarin on FLEX/PRN schedules. The role translates medical information and facilitates communication between physicians, patients, and families in a hospital setting.

Qualified candidates are fluent in two languages, with strong knowledge of medical terminology and patient confidentiality. Acute inpatient experience and CMl preferred; Bachelor’s in Psychology preferred.