Spanish Interpreter​/Translator ICH at Emanate Health Covina, CA

Job Summary

Meets and greets primarily Spanish-speaking community patients and families. Translates verbally and provides physical translation of all organizational documents for patients, while maintaining confidentiality. Responsible for the accurate interpretation of medical procedures and explanations as detailed by the health care provider, medical staff and ancillary services. In fulfillment of Senate Bill 1840 Chapter 672 of the Health and Safety Code, the department fulfills the requirements of Section 1259 by coordinating interpreter services and by providing qualified interpreters on an ongoing basis wherever language barriers exist between patients and the hospital staff.

Interpreter Services establishes and reviews written policies and procedures as required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations regarding language assistance for any patients with language and communication barriers.

• Meet and greet Spanish-speaking community patients and families.
• Provide verbal interpretation for medical providers, patients, families, and support staff.
• Translate and interpret all organizational documents for patients.
• Coordinate interpreter services per Senate Bill 1840 (Section 1259).
• Develop, review, and implement written policies and procedures in compliance with the Joint Commission.

• Fluent in English and Spanish; bilingual Spanish-English interpreter.
• Experience as an interpreter/translator in a health care setting.
• Excellent customer service skills preferred.
• Health Care Interpreter/Translator Certificate or Bachelor’s degree in Spanish required.

Pay Range: $26.80 - $40.20

EMANATE HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify the Human Resources Department by calling .