Certified Medical Interpreter - SPANISH - Le Bonheur - Full-Time - Days
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Memphis
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come
join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer
of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich
organization where Associates can grow their career caring for
others. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of
the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Provides on-site and
telephone interpretation services in a Foreign Language and English
for patients, patient families, physicians, and care givers.
Provides interpreting services and document translation services as
needed for Limited English Proficient / Non English Proficient
(LEP/NEP) patients and their families, works to support Patient
Family Centered Care, and ensures focus on customer service. Works
with all age-specific populations including neonates, infants,
children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics patients. Models
appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission,
Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission
forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of
patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on
service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A
Brief Overview Provides on-site and telephone interpretation
services in a Foreign Language and English for patients, patient
families, physicians, and care givers. Provides interpreting
services and document translation services as needed for Limited
English Proficient / Non English Proficient (LEP/NEP) patients and
their families, works to support Patient Family Centered Care, and
ensures focus on customer service. Works with all age-specific
populations including neonates, infants, children, adolescents,
adults, and geriatrics patients. Models appropriate behavior as
exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values. What you
will do * Performs a variety of interpreting and translation
services to assist foreign language-speaking patients receiving
care at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. * Provides information on
hospital and community resources. Assists departments in the
interface with LEP/NEP patients. * Performs other duties as
assigned. Education/Formal Training Requirements * High School
Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience Requirements * 1-3 years
Healthcare environment Licenses and Certifications Requirements *
Certified Medical Interpreter - National Board of Certification for
Medical Interpreters Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Evidence of
fluency in English and the foreign language. * Demonstrated ability
to serve as a medical interpreter with ability to speak, read, and
write in English and the foreign language and interpret/translate
from the foreign language to English and vice-versa. * Ability to
use Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint). *
Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise
independent judgment. * Ability to maintain working relationships
with physicians, directors, co-workers, and other Associates. *
Ability to set priorities, organize and coordinate multiple tasks,
and maintain control of workflow. * Ability to work effectively in
situations of high stress and conflict. Supervision Provided by
this Position * There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities
assigned to this position. Physical Demands * The physical
activities of this position may include climbing, pushing,
standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping,
and repetitive motion. * Must have good balance and coordination. *
The physical requirements of this position are: light work -
exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs.
of force frequently. * The Associate is required to have close
visual acuity to perform an activity, such as preparing and
analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer
terminal; or extensive reading. * The conditions to which the
Associate will be subject in this position: The Associate is not
substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job
functions are typically performed under conditions such as those
found in general office or administrative work. * May be exposed to
infectious disease. * Must provide own transportation for local
travel among hospitals and other sites for interpretation. Our
Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they
provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a
Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest
standards of care and unity. Education: High School Diploma or
Equivalent (Required) Work Experience: Healthcare environment
Certifications: Certified Medical Interpreter - National Board of
Certification for Medical Interpreters Boasting one of the South's
largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a
thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see
each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of
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