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Healthcare Interpreter

Community Health System

  • Fresno, California
  • 15 days ago

    Highlights

    Department Specific Requirements: Successfully complete contracted language provider orientation Disclaimers: • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change. High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required .

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFresno, California
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Year Founded1985
    Websitehttp://www.chs.net/

    Description

    Overview:

    Opportunities for you! 

    • Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek 
    • Free Continuing Education and certification  
    • Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships 
    • Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority 
    • Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions 
    • Great food options with on-demand ordering 
    • Free parking and electric charging 

    Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. 

    We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page. 

    Responsibilities:

    We are looking for a Healthcare Interpreter to join our team! You will have the unique opportunity to impact patient care across the entire health system providing interpreting and translation services. Using your expertise, you will serve as a culturally sensitive liaison between patients, their families and clinical staff. Your role is to ensure questions and concerns are answered and clarified through phone calls, remote technology or in-person sessions.

    Qualifications:

    Education & Experience

    • High School Diploma, High School Equivalency (HSE) or Completion of a CHS Approved Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Certificate required
    • Completion of 40-hour Healthcare Interpreter training certification required
    • 1 year of experience interpreting and/or translating in a healthcare setting preferred
    • Proficient in Medical Terminology in both English and target language required

     

    Licenses and Certifications

     

    • One of the following is preferred
    • CCHI - Certified Healthcare Interpreter
    • NBCMI - National Board Certified Medical Interpreter
     
    Department Specific Requirements:
    Successfully complete contracted language provider orientation
    Disclaimers:

    • Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
    • If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.

    About Company

    Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

    As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

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