UnityPoint Health

Spanish Interpreter-Translation Services-Methodist

Requisition ID
2024-156140
Category
Patient Care
Location
US-IA-Des Moines
Address
1200 Pleasant St
Affiliate
3020 UnityPoint Health Des Moines
City
Des Moines
Department
Translation Services
State
IA
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Days
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits

UPH Additional Information

Why UnityPoint Health?  

 

Commitment to our Team – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.   

 

Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.   

 

Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.    

  • Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.  
  • You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.   
  • We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.   

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommitmentAt UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.  

 

Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.  

 

Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.   

 

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at  https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org 

Overview

The interpreter will provide accurate interpretation and translation services for limited English-speaking patients, their families and health system staff. 

Serves as a resource for staff in providing culturally and linguistically competent health care. 

Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate and effective interpretation (or translation) of procedures and other interactions for limited English-speaking patients (both adult and adolescent) their families, and staff, via phone, in person or in writing.
  • Brings value to each encounter by being an advocate for the patient and family.
  • Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
  • Ability to document according to policy and bill accurately for interpretation sessions.

Qualifications

 

Minimum Requirements

Preferred or Specialized

Education:

 

 

 

· High School diploma or equivalent required

· Ability to maintain competency in Spanish

 

Medical Terminology course

Experience:

 

 

 

 

· Must have 6 months of prior medical interpretation and translation experience

· Must have ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing

 

License(s)/Certification(s):

 

 

 

 

· Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

· Ability to pass interpreting test prior to date of hire

 

Board Certification (Certification received from a governing board such as NCAA) for Medical Interpreters desired but not required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

 

 

 

 

· Knowledge of target language culture

· Use of Outlook, Excel and Word

 

 

Other:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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