ECHO Community Health Center, Inc.
Medical Interpreter- Haitian Creole
13 days ago
Evansville
Job DescriptionDescription: 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 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, , 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