Medical Interpreter - Spanish & Portuguese

Job Summary

Make a difference using your bilingual skills. St. Joseph's is seeking a Medical Interpreter to provide accurate and confidential Spanish and/or Portuguese interpretation for patients, families, and clinical staff. This role will also provide remote assistance for St. Mary's Health System in Lewiston, Maine.

• Provide accurate simultaneous and consecutive medical interpretation
• Support patient understanding in clinical appointments, procedures, and care discussions
• Deliver limited written translation of patient-related documents
• Maintain HIPAA compliance, confidentiality, and professional ethics
• Assist with Interpreter Services tasks such as reminder calls, data entry, and staff support

• 1+ year of medical or community interpreting experience
• Fluency in English + Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Medical interpreter certification preferred (CCHI, CMI, or accredited 40+ hour training)
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and ability to work independently
• Knowledge of medical terminology, standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI, NCIHC), and HIPAA

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

• Compassion: We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.
• Integrity: We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.
• Collaboration: We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.
• Excellence: We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

$23.76 - $32.72

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.