Corewell Health-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Grand Rapids, MI
5,001-10,000 employees

This is a full-time position and the schedule will be determined upon hire. The role involves providing 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 videoconferencing throughout the hospital and clinics. The essential functions include interpreting source target language in various health care settings, such as surgical and medical procedures, transplant teaching, discharge instructions, consent forms, and hospital policies. The interpreter must provide services in accordance with Corewell Health policies and the National Council on Interpreters In Health Care (NCIHC) Code of Ethics. Responsibilities also include maintaining an assignment log, assisting with the onboarding process of new staff, dispatching interpreter requests during weekends and off hours, and keeping certification current through continuing education.

  • Provide accurate oral interpretations for spoken languages for LEP patients and their families.
  • Interpret in various health care settings between patients and medical staff.
  • Provide interpreting services in accordance with Corewell Health policies and NCIHC Code of Ethics.
  • Maintain assignment log for documentation purposes.
  • Assist with onboarding new staff and provide shadowing opportunities.
  • Assist with dispatching interpreter requests during weekends and off hours.
  • Maintain certification by keeping up with continuing education credits.
  • 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, within 180 days after hire.
  • 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 of Michigan.
  • CRT-Auto Insurance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
  • Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
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