Registration Specialist/Spanish Interpreter

HEALTHNET INC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision plan

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

HealthNet is seeking an Interpreter/Registration at its Southeast Health Center in Indianapolis, IN to assist non-English speaking patients and families. The role focuses on translating Spanish, ensuring ADA compliance, and facilitating communication with healthcare providers.

Full-time with schedule options Monday/Tuesday 8am-8pm and Wednesday-Friday 8am-5pm; duties include patient information collection, reception tasks, and cultural education for staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Translate English for Spanish patients and families.
• Serve as liaison between non-English speaking communities and HealthNet.
• Respond to language interpreting and communication concerns.
• Assist in collecting patient information.
• Provide support in financial screening, phones, appointments, cashier area, and medical records.
• Provide culture education to employees.
• If certified Medical Assistant, be proficient in additional patient care areas.

Skills

Spanish translation

Interpreting

Customer service

Communication

Cultural awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Southeast Health Center - 901 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46203

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 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
• Potential schedule includes Monday/Tuesday 8am-8pm, 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 Spanish 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 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.