Spanish Interpreter

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay (Payactiv)

Discounts directory

Retirement options with match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Corewell Health seeks an interpreter to provide accurate oral interpretation for LEP patients, families, and staff across hospital and clinic settings. This role supports in-person, telephone, and video interpretations, collaborating with medical and nursing teams.

The position emphasizes ongoing certification, weekend support, and maintaining logs, with a day shift at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. A CHI-certified or equivalent credential is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1 year of relevant experience providing interpreting services.
• 40 hour Interpreter Training required.
• CHI certification (CCHI) within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation in hospital settings.
• Interpret for patients, families, and staff in-person, over the phone, and via video.
• Maintain accurate assignment logs and documentation.
• Support onboarding and shadowing for new interpreters.
• Assist with dispatching interpreter requests during weekends and off hours.

Skills

Interpretation

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Interpreter

Tools

NCIHC Code of Ethics

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

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.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• 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

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

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. 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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.