Interpreter - Burmese & Hakha Chin

HealthNet; Center (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

HealthNet is seeking an Interpreter to support non-English speaking patients at our health centers in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on translating for patients and families, acting as a liaison with the organization, and ensuring ADA compliance and equal access for all who seek care.

Responsibilities include patient information collection, assisting in cashier and records areas, and offering cultural education to staff. No visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience translating in a medical setting is preferred.
• Willingness to obtain translation certification if not already certified.
• No visa sponsorship is available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Translate for patients and their families.
• Serve as liaison between non-English speaking communities and HealthNet.
• Address language interpretation and communication concerns for patients and families.
• Assist in collecting patient information and in the cashier/medical records areas.
• Provide cultural education to staff and assist in other patient-care areas as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Burmese community understanding

Customer service

Travel readiness

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

• Hakha Chin & Burmese required. Also speak either Mizo chin, Falam chin or Zomi chin.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Barrington Health Center - 3401 East Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203

• Hakha Chin & Burmese required. Also speak either Mizo chin, Falam chin or Zomi chin.

Pay starting at $20/hour

What You’ll Do As An Interpreter At HealthNet

The Interpreter/Registration position exists to provide services at the HealthNet Health Centers for non-English speaking patients and family members. This position also exists to assure compliance with ADA and to provide equal access to people with all levels of abilities.

• Translate for patients and their families.
• Serve as a liaison between non-English speaking communities and the organization Health.
• Respond to concerns regarding language interpreting and communication for patients and their families.
• Assist in collecting patient information.
• Provide support such as financial screening, answering telephones, making appointments, assisting in cashier area and the medical records area.
• Provide culture education to other employees.
• If the employee is a certified Medical Assistant, they are expected to be proficient in additional patient care areas.

When You’ll Work As An Interpreter At HealthNet

• Full-time
• Center Hours - Monday/Tuesday 8am-8pm, Thursday 9am-5pm, Wednesday/Friday 8am-5pm

Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by physician or clinic manager.

Who is HealthNet?

https://www.indyhealthnet.org/

HealthNet is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization of community-based health centers located in Indianapolis and Bloomington, IN Since 1968, HealthNet has improved the health status of the neighborhoods it serves by making quality health services accessible to everyone. HealthNet annually provides affordable health care to more than 61,000 individuals through its network of 9 primary care health centers 5 dental clinics, 9 school-based clinics, a mobile health unit, and additional support services. HealthNet’s mission is to improve lives with compassionate health care and support services, regardless of ability to pay.

Requirements

(Please, consider applying even if you do not meet all of the listed criteria below. We would love to engage with you for other possible opportunities or explore your areas of skill a little deeper)

What You’ll Need As An Interpreter At HealthNet

• Currently not sponsoring for work visa.
• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires knowledge and experience translating in a medical setting.
• Must be or be willing to be certified in translation.

The skills you’ll bring as an Interpreter at HealthNet:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Appreciation and understanding of Burmese communities.
• Customer service skills required.
• May be subject to travel to assist other Health Centers.
• Reliable transportation required.

Physical Requirements

• Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping; as well as abilities of repeated bending, stooping, and squatting.
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds is a necessary function of this position.
• Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
• Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.

Why work at HealthNet?

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D
• Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Domestic Partner Leave
• Wellness Programs
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program

Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt

Equal Employment Opportunity

HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.