Job Description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a full-time  Spanish Language - Medical Interpreter for our Patient Care Administration/Outpatient Care Services department in Chicago, IL. 

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you. 

Job Summary:

La Rabida is currently recruiting a full-time Medical Interpreter (Spanish Language) to join our Patient Care Administration/Outpatient Care Services department in Chicago, IL. We are a small children’s acute care hospital focused on treating complex medical conditions, chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, and abuse and trauma.

The Spanish Language-Medical Interpreter provides accurate interpretation and translation of critical medical information in direct service to physicians and/or other health care providers who are seeing patients and communicating with parents/caregivers who cannot speak or understand English.

  Essential Medical Interpreter Functions: 

• Precisely and accurately interprets critical medical advice and information given by the provider into equivalent terminology in the patient's native language
• Assists in translating medical text from English on behalf of internal and external customers; may translate patient education information as specifically requested.
• Establishes and maintains quality service and positive interaction with all patients, customers, visitors, health care providers, and clinical employees.
• Assists with patient follow-up as necessary, to include contacting patient caregivers with appointment reminders.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality in accordance with La Rabida Children’s Hospital policies and standards.
• Provides occasional services outside of normal working hours on an as-needed basis.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

What we need from you:  

• Education:  High School diploma or GED; a certificate in medical interpretation is preferred.
• Related Work Experience:  At least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Licensure/Certification: Certification from a recognized body such as the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) or the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: 
  • Fluency in relevant foreign language (Spanish)
  • Current knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
  • Ability to precisely and accurately translate critical medical information from English to the patient's native language.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
  • Foreign language (Spanish) written translation skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and sensitive information.
  • Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone, often in stressful situations.
  • Ability to work outside of normal working hours as needed.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

What you will receive:  

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan & Matching
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off
• Free Parking
• Free Lunch every last Friday of the month in the hospital cafeteria

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00/hr.

Who we are:

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head on. 

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  

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