Lissette Pittman
South Bend,IN
Summary
Experienced medical language specialist with a strong focus on teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in bridging language barriers between patients and medical staff to ensure accurate and effective communication. Recognized for delivering reliable results in dynamic healthcare environments. Possesses extensive knowledge of medical terminology, cultural competence, and active listening skills. Highly valued for professionalism, empathy, and a collaborative spirit.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Remote Medical Interpreter
Culturalink
Remote
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Answer incoming remote video and OPI calls
- Provide medical consecutive interpretation between medical professionals and patients
- Attentive to detail.
Language Service Coordinator
Culturalink
Remote
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Upload assignment forms to Fluency computer application, calculate travel time, call, text, and/or email interpreters requesting forms, cancel assignments, answer emails, send payment reports to interpreters, update interpreter profiles.
Spanish Remote Medical Interpreter
Culturalink
Remote
09.2018 - 05.2021
- Answer incoming remote video and OPI calls
- Provide medical consecutive interpretation between medical professionals and patients
- Attentive to detail.
Medical Receptionist/Interpreter
Beacon Medical Group
South Bend, IN
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Assist all Spanish-speaking patients
- Determine insurance eligibility, prepare charts, fax, and request medical records, answer phones, routing calls, completing pre-authorizations.
Medical Interpreter/Latino Outreach Coordinator
St. Joseph County Health Department
South Bend, IN
01.2011 - 04.2016
- Assist all Spanish-speaking customers from all departments, participate in community events and health fairs
- Did health presentations and outreach to the Spanish community.
Doula /Interpreter
Beacon (Memorial) Hospital
South Bend, IN
04.2003 - 01.2011
- Interpret for Spanish-speaking patients, translate information from English to Spanish and vice versa, complete Hoosier Healthwise insurance applications
- Assist women Hispanic women in labor with pain control, breathing and relaxation techniques, massages, assisted with lactation for baby.
Education
G.E.D. -
Adult Education
South Bend, INIvy Tech
South Bend, INSkills
- Fluent Speaker and writer of English and Spanish
- Extensive background in both cultures
- Enthusiastic, personable
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Relate warmly with people while building trust
- Able to prioritize
- Reputation for professionalism and credibility
- Language Fluency
References
- Robin Vida MPH, CHES, Director of Health Education, St. Joseph County Health Department, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN, 46601, 574.245.6749, 574.876.1997, rmeleski@co.st-joseph.in.us, www.reducingobesity.org
- Ericka Tijerina, Director of Vital Records, St. Joseph County Health Department, 227 W. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN, 46601, 574-245-6720, etijerina@co.st-joseph.in.us
- Patricia Corbett, Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, HealthLinc Southeast, 1708 High St., South Bend, IN, 46613, 574-220-2785
Timeline
Spanish Remote Medical Interpreter
Culturalink
06.2023 - 09.2024
Language Service Coordinator
Culturalink
05.2021 - 06.2023
Spanish Remote Medical Interpreter
Culturalink
09.2018 - 05.2021
Medical Receptionist/Interpreter
Beacon Medical Group
04.2016 - 09.2018
Medical Interpreter/Latino Outreach Coordinator
St. Joseph County Health Department
01.2011 - 04.2016
Doula /Interpreter
Beacon (Memorial) Hospital
04.2003 - 01.2011
Ivy Tech
G.E.D. -
Adult Education
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