Spanish Healthcare Interpreter

Job Overview

This job is much more than being bilingual. The Healthcare Interpreter ensures equal access for all by serving as the linguistic and cultural intermediary of the healthcare encounter by accurately and skillfully interpreting via oral and written communication.

• Proactively respond to requests for language access in a healthcare setting, including in-person, telephone, video, and basic translation.
• Leverage technology as needed to deliver services in various modalities and troubleshoot basic application issues.
• Maintain relationships with internal customers and decide on suitable interpreter modalities while controlling costs and utilizing vendor relationships.
• Interpret patients’ and family members’ healthcare needs, covering patient education, appointments, discharge instructions, procedures, emergency encounters, and assessments.
• Provide accurate and concise interpretation while considering cultural implications and idiomatic language differences.
• Serve as a cultural broker to educate caregivers on understanding patients’ culture in relation to healthcare.
• Abide by the healthcare system’s professional conduct standards, execute duties ethically, and follow national practice standards.
• Translate basic written information as requested and within department guidelines.
• Act as a cultural mediator and educate customers appropriately.

• High school diploma required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• One year of related experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and prior experience in a healthcare setting required.
• National medical interpreter certification preferred.
• Successful completion of an Interpreter Language Assessment required.
• Completion of a 40‑hour Medical Interpretation Training Program within one year of hire required.

• Base compensation within the pay range of $24.10 - $36.15 per hour based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
• Premium pay for shift, on‑call, and other assignments.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

The Healthcare Interpreter plays a pivotal role in facilitating effective communication between Limited English Proficient patients and the care team, ensuring positive clinical outcomes and culturally sensitive care.