About the role

  • Spanish Healthcare Interpreter providing interpreting services and ensuring language access in healthcare settings. Engaging with patients and caregivers to bridge communication gaps and maintain professional standards.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively responds to requests for language access in a healthcare setting
  • In-person interpreting, telephone interpreting, video interpreting, basic translation
  • Maintains relationships with internal customers and makes key decisions regarding appropriate interpreter modalities
  • Faithfully interprets information regarding the patient's and family's healthcare needs
  • Serves as a conduit to interpret as accurately and concisely as possible considering cultural implications
  • Acts as a cultural broker by educating caregivers on the understanding of patient's culture in healthcare
  • Translates basic written information as needed within department guidelines

Requirements

  • High School diploma required
  • 3 years of experience required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and prior experience in a healthcare setting is required
  • Current National medical interpreter certification CMI or CHI required
  • Demonstrated knowledge of oral/written language pair competency by successfully completing an Interpreter Language Assessment required
  • Completion of 40-hour Medical Interpretation Training Program within 6 months of hire required
  • Complete 2 industry related electives courses annually required

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

Job title

Spanish Healthcare Interpreter I

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$26 - $39 per hour

Degree requirement

High School Diploma

Location requirements

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