Medical Interpreter Program Coordinator

The Medical Interpreter Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Medical Interpretation programs or activities that advance the services of the department and the provision of high-quality language access to patients and families. Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare team to advocate for and ensure that high-quality language access is being provided to patients and families. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in and coordinates the design, development and implementation of short- and long-term plans for programs and performance objectives that enhance the language access services provided for patients and families; monitors progress and evaluates overall performance to assure desired outcomes are met.
• Provides education to healthcare staff, patients and families, and the community regarding the scope of Medical Interpreter services, the impact of healthcare on development, providing developmentally appropriate and emotionally safe medical care, and professional boundaries.
• Coordinates quality improvement and/or professional development, including opportunities for medical interpreter/translator certification.
• Provides support and guidance to team members regarding various programs and/or projects. Encourages interactive departmental meetings and discussions.
• Coordinates the development and maintenance of departmental resources and the planning and facilitation of special events.
• Support audits to monitor compliance with language access related regulatory requirements.
• Participates in departmental, divisional and/or organizational committees and projects as assigned; may serve in lead or chair capacity.
• Develops and presents comprehensive reports related to ongoing programs. Responsible for data abstraction, outcome analysis and dissemination of information. Identifies areas of improvement and recommends solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees

  • High School diploma or GED

     

• Experience

   

  • Three (3) years of translation and interpretation experience, with spoken and written fluency in Spanish, English, or another foreign language.

     

• Licenses & Certifications

  • Certified as a Bridging the Gap (BTG) Medical Interpreter or equivalent is required at the time of hire.

   

Schedule/Shift 

• 40hrs FT 
• M-F 8-430p (can vary based on dept needs)

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $25.21 to $37.82

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.


EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. 

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