Medical Interpreter/Translator

Overview:
The Interpreter performs interpretation services in a Primary Care Health Center. Responsible for interpreting English and Spanish languages, both spoken and written, for patients and staff.

Essential Functions:

• Interprets messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified language (Spanish or English), maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
• Shifts between speaking Spanish and English in accordance with the needs of the audience.
• Listens to speaker's statements in order to determine meanings and to interpret.
• Compiles terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those used for medical material.
• Checks translation of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation.
• Identifies patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and/or other communication barriers and uses appropriate interpretive service; documents use of interpretive services.
• Assists staff in providing patient care (e.g. patient phone calls, appointment scheduling, etc.).
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school graduation or its equivalent.
• Fluent in Spanish and English languages.
• Six months of experience in Spanish/English interpretation in a healthcare setting (e.g., doctor's office, hospital, clinic, etc.).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Vaccine required

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations