Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 327-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus as well as at 10 Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Job Role Summary
The Spanish Medical Interpreter PRN provides Spanish medical interpretations when appropriate to various clinics and/or departments within the hospital.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Provides Spanish medical interpretations when appropriate to various clinics and/or departments within the hospital
Serves as a patient advocate for monolingual Spanish speaking patients that require assistance.
Maintains a daily call log to track services provided and submit reports monthly.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree is preferred in any Human Services related field
At least three years of related experience and education will be considered in lieu of degree
Trained in medical terminology in both English and Spanish
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Bicultural in the English and Spanish cultures
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong medical terminology in both English and Spanish
Must have Bridging the Gap or comparable course
Accredited by The Joint Commission and named one of the nation's 150 best places to work by Becker's Hospital Review for four consecutive years and Forbes list of best places to work for women, and Forbes list of America's best midsize employers' Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana, the first community mental health center in Indiana and the Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care - Center of Excellence in Women's Health, just to name a few.
