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Medical Interpreter (Spanish)-Part-time Days Location Sandwich, Illinois Business Unit Northwestern Medicine Corporate Job REQID 185251 Job Function Patient Support Shift Day Job (1st) Type of Employment Part-TimeThe salary range for this position is $20.43 - $30.65 (Hourly Rate)Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.Benefits:
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
DescriptionThe Patient Relations/Interpreter Services Liaison reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Serves Hospital as Medically Trained Interpreter in a professional and ethical manner.The Patient Relations/Interpreter Services Liaison serves Hospital as Medically Trained Interpreter in a professional and ethical manner.Hours: Monday - Thursday from 8am - 1pm and Fridays from 8am - 12pm (48 hours every two weeks)Responsibilities:
Provides complete and accurate interpretation of the spoken word in a variety of encounters with patients, visitors, staff, and others.
When necessary, completes pre-encounter session informing clinical staff of cultural specifics that may impact the situation as well as the importance of speaking in short phrases taking frequent pauses to allow interpretation.
Works agreed upon shifts. Informs on call individual or manager via phone or in person (no messages) 24 hours prior to any shift that you are scheduled for and not able to work.
Serves as an advocate for the patient to ensure that his or her Patient Rights are honored.
Assists in the translation of critical forms into various languages as patient population trends necessitate. Evaluates and prioritizes interpretation requests, ensuring that requests are triaged for the most appropriate and timely response determining if the request will be referred to phone service interpreters or if an in-house interpreter will fulfill the request.
Completes new admissions rounding.
Introduces newly admitted patients who are LEP or Deaf/HoH to the communication options provided by interpreter services.
Collects data on the utilization of internal and external interpreters during each shift worked.
