Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern Medicine

Spanish Interpreter - Certified, Full-Time, Days

Chicago, IL, United States · Full-time

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About the role

  • At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace.
  • Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed and serves as a cultural mediator.
  • Records and monitors interpretation activities according to department standards.

Responsibilities

  • Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the interpretation services program.
  • Maintains accurate records of productivity, work volumes, and interpreting requests.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree

Skills

  • Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.

Benefits

  • from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees.
  • Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
  • Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus.
  • This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry.
  • As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system.
  • Medical Interpreting:
  • Provides medical and general interpreting services to patients, family members, support persons and healthcare providers and other staff in accordance with the National Standards of Practice (NCIHC).
  • This includes interpreting during consultations and diagnostic testing; medical procedures and operations; the consent process and educational forums.
  • Ensures that the patient's and family's needs are communicated to healthcare providers and staff.
  • Assists the healthcare team in problem solving and complaint resolution related to the limited English-Proficient population.
  • Initiates and develops positive relationships with patients, visitors, healthcare providers, fellow interpreters and staff, exhibiting respect, flexibility and cooperation at all times.
  • Serves as a cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between American culture staff and native culture patients/families, as it relates to medical care.

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