Medical Interpreter - French/Lingala

Overview

The Medical Interpreter serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers by facilitating the successful delivery of patient care service to a linguistically diverse population. In this role the interpreter participates as a neutral party or as the conduit for information that must flow between Carle staff, and Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients and/or their care providers.

Responsibilities

Facilitates communication between Carle staff and LEP patients in variety of modalities including in person, over the phone and video relay. Ensures that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization, (i.e. advance directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated.Successfully complete the core Interpreter Services training requirements.Represent Interpreter Services and the organization in a positive and professional manner, exercising discretion at all times.Participate in surgery/procedure coverage to provide interpretation services during non-business hours and business hours as assigned.Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues with LEP patients and their caregivers/families/escorts.Promote customer satisfaction related to Carle services; notify Supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for patients or Carle staff.Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance professional role of Interpreter Services.

Qualifications

Driver's License - Secretary of State (SOS)

And

Proof of Auto Insurance - Varies

Native or near native fluency in English and working language(s)

Upon Hire

And

A reliable mode of transportation.

Upon Hire

And

Pass Interpreter Skills Assessment and reassessment of skills three (3) years

within 3 Months

And

Completion of Medical Terminology Course

within 1 Year

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Our more than 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include seven, award-winning hospitals across eight hospital campuses and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Physicians Group, Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, Carle BroMenn Medical Center including Carle Eureka Hospital and associated Carle Health Medical Group clinics all hold Magnet® with Distinction designation, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital all hold the exclusive Magnet® designation.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $20.08per hour - $32.53per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.