Medical Interpreter, Spanish

About the Role

Harborview Medical Center’s Interpreter Services Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Interpreter 1, Spanish. This role enables patients to access medical care and is part of a team dedicated to improving language access.

Work Schedule

40 hours per week, Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Provide oral, sight, and written interpretation for target language(s)
• Transmit information accurately between patient and provider or staff
• Encourage direct communication between patient and provider or staff
• Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounters
• Provide sight translation in the presence of a provider and/or other medical staff
• Assist patients to complete medical, financial, or other forms

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Two years of interpretation experience in a clinic or hospital setting
• Medical interpreter certification or qualification from:
  • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
  • Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

About Harborview Medical Center

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It provides specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community and the entire Northwest region.

About UW Medicine

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists, and other health professionals. UW Medicine employees collaborate to perform high-quality work with integrity and compassion, fostering a respectful and welcoming environment.

Pay

Pay Range: $28.54 hourly (minimum) to $40.86 hourly (maximum)

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Position Details

This is a regular, full-time position (100.00% FTE) represented by SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech.