Medical Interpreter/Translator

Maple City Health Care Center, Inc • Goshen, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Maple City Health Care Center (MCHCC) is a Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving our community’s health by making quality comprehensive healthcare accessible to all. We strive for a healthy community where everyone is cared for. The Medical Interpreter/Translator is a member of the Interpreter team. The Medical Interpreter/Translator supports the mission and values of Maple City Health Care Center (MCHCC) by assisting staff and patients in communication.

Requirements

• Native mastery of English/Spanish oral, aural, and written
• Attention to detail, strong time management skills, ability to self-organize and self-monitor
• Openness to work with interpreter team to learn together and work towards improved systems and skills
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform prolonged or extensive standing and walking
• Ability to perform considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this work
• We are required by federal law to verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Medical Interpreter National Board Certification and/or other certificates/studies in interpreting and translation from reputable organizations are strongly preferred, if skills are sufficient, certification will not be required upon hire.
• Interpreters who have not completed a 40-hour minimum interpreter course will be encouraged to complete coursework within their first two years at Maple City Health Care Center

Responsibilities

• Assists staff in communicating with patients who prefer to communicate in Spanish
• Completes translations for Maple City Health Care Center materials as needed
• Utilizes EMR and other communication tools
• Other duties that support our shared work, as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Childcare reimbursement
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the healthcare experience in our community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree