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Luminis Health · 1 month ago

Spanish Interpreter- Flex/CPT

Luminis Health is seeking a Spanish Interpreter to provide interpretation services and support to patients and family members in clinical and non-clinical settings throughout the Health System. The role involves managing patient concerns, assisting with documentation, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure effective communication.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provides interpretation coverage for Luminis Health hospitals, which can include LHDCMC and/or LHAAMC campuses
Provides support to patients and families by greeting patients, establishing trust, soliciting and interpreting concerns expressed
All information obtained must be interpreted for the appropriate Health System team member so that concerns and issues are communicated and addressed
This includes assisting with completion of forms, registration, etc
Anticipates and offers comfort measures for patients and significant others in their language and collaborates with physicians, nurses, or other Health System personnel
Provides interpretation between patient/significant others and members of the health care team and/or Health System personnel; uses psychosocial principles to assist patients and their families; provides information and assistance as appropriate
Manages patient/visitor concerns by actively listening to the patient/significant other or family and directly follows up on any identified needs by communicating concerns to appropriate Health System personnel
Completes documentation in the EMR and reconciliation of patient notes
May require additional administrative tasks as needed

Qualification

Spanish proficiencyEnglish proficiencyMedical terminologyPsychosocial skillsInterpretation experienceCustomer serviceAdministrative tasksCommunication skillsDocumentation skillsTeam collaborationActive listening

Required

Post high school training required
Basic understanding of medical terminology and health events desirable
Demonstrated proficiency in foreign language and English in both written and oral forms
Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) must be obtained within 1 year of hire

Preferred

Evidence of education in psychosocial skills with one to two years' experience in a health care setting preferred
Must have significant experience dealing with the public
Previous interpretation experience preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Programs and more

Company

Luminis Health

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Luminis Health is a not for profit organization that provides exceptional health care services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Amy Beales
Chief Human Resources Officer
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