Senior Medical Language Interpreter; Bilingual: English​/Spanish - ADC Patient Services

Sr. Med Language Interpreter - ADC Patient Services (Bilingual)

University of Texas Medical Branch

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with two (2) years related experience in written translation.
• Fluent in English and the target language(s); must speak, read, and write both languages.
• Ability to translate accurately written materials between English and target language(s).
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) from NBCMI or CCHI, or obtain certification within 2 years from hire date.
• Experience conducting training courses preferred.
• Formal training, including completion of a medical interpreter course and industry certification (CCHI/NBCMI) preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled verbal interpretation services in person and over the phone.
• Understand and use medical terminology correctly in English and target language(s); use medical dictionaries effectively.
• Execute dispatching duties as assigned and schedule appointments for services.
• Act as liaison between staff and patients/visitors to meet their needs.
• Support cross‑cultural communication by sharing cultural factors influencing health behaviors.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new bilingual language‑assistance staff.
• Develop and maintain records and produce reports using database tools.
• Serve as a backup to a supervisor.
• Follow institutional and departmental policies and procedures in all situations.
• Identify appropriate internal controls for the department; provide mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
• Adhere to internal controls established for the department.
• Perform related duties as required.

Salary:
Salary commensurate with experience.

Location:

ADC campus; may support other locations (CLC and LCC) as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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