Interpreter

HealthNet•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

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. Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by physician or clinic manager. 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

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.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide services at the HealthNet Health Centers for non-English speaking patients and family members.
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.