Registration/Interpreter - Spanish

HealthNet, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account & Differenceカード

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance, AD&D

Group Accident, Critical Illness &

Domestic Partner Leave

Wellness Programs

401k Match

Paid Time Off accumulates at start of.

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral program

Job summary

HealthNet in Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Interpreter/Registration to assist non-English speaking patients and families across our health centers. You will translate English for Spanish speakers and act as a liaison to ensure equal access and ADA compliance.

Required: high school diploma or GED, Spanish/English bilingual, willingness to be certified in translation, and ability to travel between centers. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency in medical settings.
• Customer service oriented with strong empathy.
• Willingness to travel between HealthNet centers.

Responsibilities

• Translate English for Spanish-speaking patients and families.
• Liaise between non-English communities and HealthNet.
• Respond to language-interpretation and communication concerns.
• Assist in collecting patient information.
• Support financial screening, phone coverage, scheduling, cashier, and medical records.
• Provide culture education to employees.
• If certified Medical Assistant, contribute to additional patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Customer service

Travel willingness

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Southwest Health Center - 1522 West Morris Street, Indianapolis, IN 46221

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 English for Spanish 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
• Monday 8am-8pm, Tuesday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-Noon

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

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 Spanish in a medical setting.
• Must be or be willing to be certified in translation.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English.

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

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Appreciation and understanding of Hispanic/Latino 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.