Medical Interpreter

UCHealth; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Aurora seeks a full-time Medical Interpreter to provide high-quality patient care. The role requires a high school diploma, completion of a medical interpretation competency test, and certification within two years. Ideal candidates will have two years of medical interpretation experience and exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching contributions

Paid time off (PTO)

Education benefits

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of medical interpretation competency test.
• 2 years of medical interpretation experience.
• Eligible for national certification within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care.
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare.
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.

Skills

Medical interpretation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

National certification as Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI)

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department: CD Interpreter Services

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $24.11 - $36.17 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED. Completion of medical interpretation competency test.

• National certification as Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) for eligible languages within 2 years of hire or from the effective date, whichever is later.

• 2 years of medical interpretation.

At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care

• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes

• Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice

• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth

• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment

• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents

• 403(b) with employer matching contributions

• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank

• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options

• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options

• Wellness benefits

• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs

• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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