Medical Interpreter ; Spanish

Job Summary

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This position provides oral interpreting services for non-English speaking and limited English-speaking patients at the University of the California, Davis Health.

2/23/2026 at 11:59pm PST

• Must be fluent in English and target language(s).
• Proof of California Auto Insurance requirement.
• Active Certification or Language Assessment:
  Healthcare Interpreter National Certification through CCHI or Medical Interpreting Certification through NBCMI. For hires without a National Certification, proof of a passing score on the UC Davis language assessment is required.
• Required to hold a valid California driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology in source and target languages.
• Familiarity with the Medical Center setting.
• Skills to perform his/her work accurately, completely, and clearly with the greatest possible fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication.
• Ability to orally interpret information from the target language into English, and from English into the target language.
• Ability to interact with and relate to non-English speaking persons of any background and culture with enthusiasm, professionalism and empathy.
• Tact and diplomacy to effectively meet the communication needs of the general public, medical staff, community, governmental agencies and internal committees.
• Organizational skills to determine patient and workload priorities to enable completion of appointments and projects in a timely manner.
• Confidence to interact with various departments one on one, through the phone, via video, and in writing.
• Ability to write and print legibly to accomplish the documentation and administration tasks assigned to the job.
• Ability to read schedules, forms, brochures and computer printed information required to determine location of physicians, families, facilities, etc. and to disseminate this information as required.
• Ability and physical dexterity to use computer terminal equipment.

• Certification from an independent medical interpreter school or program.
• Minimum of 6 months of dedicated healthcare interpreter experience.

• 90% – Oral Interpreting
• 10% – Record Keeping and Other Duties

Medical Interpreting Services provides a range of language access services, including on-site, telephone, video interpreting, and written translations to ensure access to healthcare services for NES/LES and deaf/hard-of-hearing patients.

In-person, over the phone, and video interpreting services for all UCDH locations.

• Salary or Pay Range: $26.48 - $34.88
• Salary Frequency:
  Hourly
• Salary Grade: 153
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  MED INTERPRETER 1
• UC Job Code: 009355
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type:
  Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule):
  Mon-Sunday shifts between 7AM-8PM
• Location:
  
  Patient Contact Center (HSP
  166)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

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