Spanish Interpreter

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Who We Are

The aim of Michigan Medicine is to advance health to serve Michigan and the world. With annual revenues of approximately $5.0 billion, Michigan Medicine ranks as one of the top academic health centers in the country, and is committed to providing exceptional patient care, facilitating groundbreaking research, and developing the next generation of physicians and scientists. Michigan Medicine consists of the University of Michigan Hospitals, the University of Michigan Medical School and its Medical Group, Michigan Health Corporation, and affiliated health systems.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

· Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

· Flexible spending accounts

· Prescription Drug Plan

· Mental and emotional health programs

· Child Care Resources

· Life Insurance

· Legal Services Plan

· 2:1 Match on 401K

Another reason to Go Blue!

· Nationally Recognized for work/life effectiveness by WorldatWork

· Top 5 employer in Michigan by Crain’s Detroit Business

· Forbes #1 Best Employer in Michigan

· Ranked #11 in the US and best in Michigan “Best Hospitals” rankings for 2020-21

· Five medical specialties ranked in the nation’s top 10 and was ranked No. 1 in the state of Michigan.

· Michigan Medicine ranked #15 in Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals” rankings

JOB SUMMARY

This position serves as a health care interpreter for our patients and staff who are in need of language services. You'll work in a dynamic environment in a medical setting with new challenges every single day and work alongside a collaborative team of other interpreters with diverse backgrounds. As the Interpreter, you will convey health care information between monolingual speakers while complying with all Interpreter Services and Michigan Medicine policies and procedures. You will follow all aspects of confidentiality set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements regarding patient confidentiality. You will also need to have a passing performance of competencies listed in the National Standards of Practice and the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care according to the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC). You will need to travel within our main hospital and its satellite locations including those outside of Washtenaw County.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Facilitate delivery of language services to Limited English proficient (LEP) patients and English-speaking providers
• Render services through a combination of remote and on-site interpretation
• Interpret for over-the-phone (OPI), video (VRI), and in-person assignments
• Work with other members of the Interpreter Services staff to coordinate appointments
• Provide sight and written translation of Michigan Medicine documents for patients as needed
• Document patient encounters according to department standards and comply with all Michigan Medicine and Interpreter Services guidelines and procedures
• Communicate Interpreter Services resources and protocols to hospital staff and patients
• Adhere to the National Standards of Practice and the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care according to the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT IS REQUIRED

• Associate’s degree in a healthcare field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish
• Certificate from a nationality recognized Medical Interpreting course encompassing at least 40 hours of training or willingness to take and pass such a course before starting the position
• Knowledge of medical terminology

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• National medical interpreter certification (CHI or CMI)
• Health care interpreting experience preferred
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proven customer service abilities
• Experience using scheduling databases

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working or learning remotely. More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint websites.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.58 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person