Interpreter

Lawndale Christian Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lawndale Christian Health Center is seeking a Care Team Interpreter to facilitate communication between patients with limited English proficiency and healthcare staff. The role provides accurate interpretation and translation in Spanish and English, upholds confidentiality, and supports collaboration across care teams.

You will contribute to culturally responsive care and help ensure access to services while aligning with regulatory requirements and organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Strong communication, customer service, and listening skills.
• Experience in diverse, multicultural environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate verbal interpretation between patients and healthcare staff.
• Provide written translation as needed and maintain confidentiality.
• Support collaboration among patients, providers, and team members and assist with departmental operations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Care Team Interpreter facilitates effective communication between patients with limited English proficiency and healthcare staff to ensure equitable access to services. This role provides accurate verbal interpretation and written translation in Spanish and English, maintains strict confidentiality, and supports positive collaboration among patients, providers, and team members. The Interpreter helps ensure high-quality, culturally responsive care while adhering to regulatory requirements and organizational standards. This position also supports departmental operations and contributes to advancing the mission of Lawndale Christian Health Center.

Brief Description

Position Summary

The Care Team Interpreter facilitates effective communication between patients with limited English proficiency and healthcare staff to ensure equitable access to services. This role provides accurate verbal interpretation and written translation in Spanish and English, maintains strict confidentiality, and supports positive collaboration among patients, providers, and team members. The Interpreter helps ensure high-quality, culturally responsive care while adhering to regulatory requirements and organizational standards. This position also supports departmental operations and contributes to advancing the mission of Lawndale Christian Health Center.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. Candidates must be fluent in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) and possess strong communication, customer service, and listening skills. Experience working in diverse, multicultural environments is preferred, along with basic computer and telephone proficiency. The ideal candidate is organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting while collaborating effectively with a variety of healthcare professionals. Applicants must be able to stand and walk for extended periods and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of Lawndale Christian Health Center.

Professional Development Opportunities:

LCHC supports employee growth through certification cost-sharing opportunities for eligible employees pursuing Certification through the Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) or National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)