Spanish Interpreter
Core
Provides real-time interpreting services for clinical and professional staff, patients, and family members across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings at a medical center.
Role type
Medical interpreter (Spanish)
Builds
Facilitates communication between healthcare providers and patients with limited English proficiency
Domain
Healthcare / Medical
Required skills
Spanish fluency, English fluency, medical terminology, cultural mediation, conflict resolution, HIPAA compliance, ethical decision-making
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, prior healthcare experience, certification in medical interpreting
Technologies
Electronic medical records (eRecord), pager systems, video/telephone interpretation platforms
Responsibilities
Manage communication flow autonomously during medical and non-medical encounters; assess and recommend effective communication methods for patients with barriers; intervene to resolve cultural misunderstandings; provide interdisciplinary education on effective communication; complete documentation in electronic medical records; adhere to national healthcare interpreter code of ethics and Joint Commission standards.
Seniority
Individual Contributor