Spanish Interpreter

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Retirement with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking an interpreter to provide concise and accurate oral interpretations for LEP patients, families, and staff in-person, over the phone, and via video across the hospital and clinics. The role supports physicians and nursing staff during procedures, discharge instructions, consent forms, and hospital policies.

The ideal candidate has healthcare interpretation experience, valid MI driver’s license, and completion of CHI certification, with on-going education to maintain

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of interpreting experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• 40 hour Interpreter Training CRT-Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree may substitute for experience.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Interpret source/target language in healthcare settings.
• Interpret for surgical, medical procedures, discharge instructions and policies with staff.
• Provide interpretation and translation per policies and ethics.
• Maintain assignment log for documentation.

Skills

Healthcare interpreting

On-site interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year interpreting experience

40 hour Interpreter Training (CHI)

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

1 year healthcare setting experience

Driver's License - STATE_MI

CRT-Auto Insurance

Job description

Summary

Provide concise and accurate oral interpretations for spoken languages for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their families, and Corewell Health employees in-person, over-the-phone, and via video-conferencing throughout the hospital and clinics.

Essential Functions

• Ability to interpret source target language in a variety of health care settings.
• From surgical and medical procedures; transplant teaching, discharge instructions, consent forms and hospital policies to patients and their families in conjunction with medical and nursing staff.
• Provides interpreting and translation services in accordance with Spectrum Health policies and procedures and the National Council on Interpreters In Health Care (NCIHC) Code of Ethics governing the profession of interpretation.
• Maintains assignment log current for documentation purposes.
• Assists with the on-boarding process of new staff as well as providing shadowing opportunities for people interested in profession, etc.
• Assist with dispatching interpreter requests during weekend and off hours.
• Maintains certification current by keeping up with continuing education credits and adhering to certification renewal deadlines.
• Ability to interpret over-the-phone or via video for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk extensively throughout the workday.
• Ability to communicate effectively throughout the work day with Language Services schedulers.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a sensitive, tactful, patient and discrete manner.

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant experience providing interpreting services
• 40 hour Interpreter Training CRT-Healthcare Interpreter, Certified (CHI) - CCHI Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
• 180 Days Preferred
• Associate's Degree or equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• 1 year of relevant experience in a health care setting
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan
• CRT-Auto Insurance - UNKNOWN Unknown

Location & Work Schedule

Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids Department Name Interpreter - Grand Rapids Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 Hours of Work 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Days Worked Monday to Friday Weekend Frequency N/A

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Health & Safety

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

Accommodation and Equal Opportunity

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

Additional Information

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.