Interpreter
Description:
Full-time
Description
People's Health Center - 2340 East 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46201
Pay dependent on experience, starting at $20/hour
Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-Exempt
What you’ll do as an Interpreter at HealthNet:
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.
When you’ll work as an Interpreter at HealthNet:
Full-time
Potential schedule includes Monday/Wednesday 8am-8pm, Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8am-5pm
Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by physician or clinic manager.
Who is HealthNet?
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
Requirements:
(Please, consider applying even if you do not meet all of the listed criteria below. We would love to engage with you for other possible opportunities or explore your areas of skill a little deeper)
What you’ll need as an Interpreter at HealthNet:
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.
The skills you’ll bring as an Interpreter at HealthNet:
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.
Physical Requirements:
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.
Why work at HealthNet?
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance, AD&D
Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
Domestic Partner Leave
Wellness Programs
401k Match
Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral program
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.