Spanish Medical Interpreter

Position Summary

This position provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and their families. This position acts as a neutral party in the role as a conduit of information between healthcare providers and patients and families.

Core Functions

• Acts as a conduit of information for all clinical services including medical terminology and support services, policies and procedures to LEP patients.
• Interprets patient and/or family questions or concerns to appropriate healthcare staff to optimize the patient care experience.
• Drafts accurate, complete, and clear documentation of all interpretation services.
• Serves as a cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between patients/family, as it relates to medical care.
• Acts as a neutral party in the role as a conduit of information between healthcare staff and patients and families.
• Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a level of knowledge typically acquired through the completion of an associate's degree in communications or health care related field or equivalent experience.
• Requires fluency in English and target language of interpretation and a proficiency level typically achieved with 1 year of experience as an interpreter.
• Requires an understanding of medical terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or health care related field.
• Completion of a medical interpreter skills training course including learning the code of ethics and standards of practice.