Medical Interpreter- Haitian Creole

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Our team is seeking a full-time, Haitian Creole MEDICAL INTERPRETER at our Peds & Prenatal Clinic. 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

ECHO Community Healthcare is a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center that provides quality healthcare to all members of our community, including the insured, uninsured, under-insured and homeless.

We currently employ over 150 dedicated team members who truly embrace the mission of serving and making a difference in the lives of others in a positive, supportive and collaborative environment.

We serve a population of approximately 15,000 and provide various clinical and community outreach services at six full-time locations.

NO EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, OR HOLIDAYS! 13 PAID HOLIDAYS! BENEFITS AVAILABLE DAY 1!

Job Summary

Provide language translations/interpretation services for Haitian Creole speaking patients during provider visits, nurse visits, social work visits, phone encounters and for assistance with referral process. This is not a remote position. Candidates must live within commuting distance to the clinic.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Skills:

• Empathy – Ability to identify and understand another person’s experience and/or point of view
• Culture Competence – Ability to effectively work with patients from diverse backgrounds. Be respectful and responsive to cultural beliefs and practices Possess a non-judgmental attitude and an appreciation for diversity and the value of individual differences in order to provide patients with what they need
• Tolerance – Ability to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a calm, consistent, and equitable manner
• Communication – Effectively communicates both verbally and written to include listening, interpreting and delivering of communication

BENEFIT PACKAGE:

ECHO Community Healthcare is committed to creating the best possible work environment for our employees and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Basic and optional life insurance, EAP, 403(b) to include 50% employer match.

Visit our website, www.echochc.org, to submit your application and learn more about us!

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements

• High school diploma / GED
• Proven Fluency in English and Haitian Creole
• Authorized to work in the United States
• At least 1 year experience in interpretation/translation, preferably in medical situations & environments
• Knowledge of medical terms in English and Haitian Creole
• Medical Interpreter certification must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Reliable means to get to work and to/from clinic sites, as may be needed to meet organizational goals