Santa Maria, CA - Seeking Patient Relations Interpreter for Spanish Speaking Patients
Be The Impact You Are Meant To Be
As a Patient Relations Interpreter, you play a vital role in supporting our patients and healthcare team to ensure all needs and questions are communicated thoroughly, allowing our patients to make fully informed decisions about their healthcare. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.
Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity, our core values matter. We embody a Culture of Caring by approaching every human interaction with compassion and heart. With a Servant Leadership philosophy, we focus on what we can accomplish when we put our patients and colleagues first. An Ownership Mentality means we all have mutual accountability to drive positive change for Vituity as a whole. Finally, our focus on Innovation enables all of us to re-imagine healthcare and bring about lasting change. Ultimately, we are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives, and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. Help us shape the future of healthcare.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 450 practice locations across the country, serving 8 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
Clearly, precisely, and verbally interpret between source and target languages in person and over the phone.
Clearly and precisely read written medical documents out loud in both languages.
Starting wage at $17 per hour.
Attend mandatory ongoing educational and training sessions to improve health literacy and ability to accurately translate between source and target languages in the health care setting.
Establish and maintain quality service and positive interaction with all patients, visitors, health care providers, clinical employees, and other hospital staff.
Maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with Vituity's and the hospital's policies and standards.
Establish relationships with and serve as point of contact for patients.
Assist in translating medical text and instructions between source and target languages on behalf of the physician or health care providers.
Clearly communicate the purpose of and services available to non-native-language -speaking patients, family members, and caregivers.
Work with the patient to coordinate transition into or out of a care setting by following instructions they received from a medical professional. This may include faxing information, obtaining records or test results, arranging transportation, coordinating durable medical equipment (DME), scheduling and confirming appointments, and other patient related duties as designated.
Practice regular communication with care team members to provide feedback around process improvement of services offered within the community, and to expand knowledge of those services that can better serve the patient and increase effectiveness of the role.
Remain aware of and develop relationships with community resources and services offered, such as (and not limited to) mental health, housing, food, and employment assistance, and provide information on such services to patients as needed.
Receive patient requests for assistance and refer patients to appropriate member of the care team for resolution unless can resolve on his/her own and within the scope of the position.
Maintain documentation of all client encounters in designated software program and complete reporting requirements according to program standards.
Fully disclose relevant training, experience, and credentials to help patients understand the scope of services the employee is qualified to provide, and refrain from any activity that could be construed as clinical in nature.
Required Experience and Competencies
High school diploma or GED required
Demonstrated oral proficiency in English required
Demonstrated competency in Spanish required
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after a second shot of a two-dose vaccine of Pfizer or Moderna or after a single-dose vaccine of Johnson & Johnson) or have an approved exemption
CA health care workers will be required to get a COVID-19 booster by February 1, 2022
Strong interest in language services, health sciences, or public health preferred
1 year of experience in a customer service-based position preferred
Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy practices preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
The Practice
Marian Regional Medical Center - Santa Maria, California
Part of Dignity Health system
Features 32 private exam rooms and three trauma rooms, and has an annual ED patient volume of 69,150
Brand new 24/7 Emergency Psychiatric Unit
Marian Regional Medical Center is a STEMI Receiving Center designation from Santa Barbara County's Emergency Medical Services Agency to treat ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) heart attacks
Providing a wide range of services such as Neurological Care, Birth Center, Cardiac Care, Back and Spine services, Orthopedic Care, Imagine services and more!
The Community
Glorious sunshine all year, warm breezes, and beautiful beaches
Located in California's Central Coast region, it's known for excellent wineries and Santa Maria style Barbeque. Named by Sunset magazine "The West's Best BBQ Town"
There is a wealth of attractions to enjoy including parks, seaside piers, and engaging local museums
Just a short drive away from Santa Barbara
Easy access to beautiful beaches, parks, and plenty of outdoor activities
Benefits & Beyond*
Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
Superior health plan options
Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%
Outstanding Paid Time Off: Four weeks' PTO
Student Loan Refinancing Options
EAP, travel assistance and identify theft included
Commuter Benefits Program
Wellness program
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives including LGBTQ+ History, Dia de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.
Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees.
We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. We know that when we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we can exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.
Vituity appreciates differences; our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our organization. Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.
