Spanish Language Translator - Leahy Clinic

Provides medical interpretation services for patients and healthcare professionals in the Leahy Clinic and assists the Administrative Director in planning and implementing steps to improve the quality of healthcare delivered to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person medical interpretation services for patients and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure accurate and confidential interpretation of medical and related information.
• Adhere to clinic policies, procedures, and patient confidentiality regulations.
• Develop and implement a system to manage scheduling of student and community volunteer interpreters according to patient needs across the various clinics of the Leahy Clinic.
• Develop and implement training for student and community volunteer translators.
• Develop and implement a plan for integrating technological tools into the Leahy Clinic to increase capacity for language translation, including the development of clear organizational guidelines and clinical workflows for adopted technologies.
• Provide training on the appropriate use of adopted technological tools for language translation.
• Develop an improved system for scheduling appointments for LEP patients.
• Translate virtual and written communication and documents for Spanish-speaking patients.

Requirements

• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic office productivity software (Email, Microsoft Word, etc.).
• Familiarity with technology systems and specialized software used within healthcare settings for language translation services.
• The ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each person’s worth, valuing diverse perspectives, and treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy.
• Must be able to respect, support, and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, language, or human services field.
• Certification from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) or Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI).

Schedule

• Tuesday and Thursdays, plus additional hours on other days of the week.
• Part-Time, 12-month annual schedule.