Spanish Medical Interpreter

Spanish Medical Interpreter

• Part-Time
• Various Shifts Available

As a Spanish Medical Interpreteryou will be responsible for the accurate interpretation via face to face, phone or video of health care information to and from Spanish-speaking patients/patient families and health care providers as well as other specialties involved in patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately interprets medical and health care information/instructions from physicians, nurses or other health care staff to Spanish-speaking patients/families in consecutive or simultaneous mode by following the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care and department's established standards.
• Assists in obtaining patients/families' signature where appropriate; and provides information regarding health care related cultural issues/needs of Spanish-speaking patients/families to hospital staff to develop sensitivity.
• Manages and keeps accurate information for each encounter in the Language Access Services EPIC scheduling system.
• Assists with varying departmental activities and projects as requested by department's leadership; and performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Provides occasional services outside of normal working hours on as-needed basis and/or for staff meetings and continuous education. Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of this job.

WORK EXPERIENCE
At least 1 year Job related experience or bachelor's degree in Interpretation/Translation Required

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent Required
• Two-year associate degree or equivalent experience Preferred
• 40-hour or more of healthcare, community or legal interpreter training Preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Healthcare Interpreter from the CCHI (Certified Commission for Healthcare Interpreters) or Certified Medical Interpreter from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters within 1 Year of hire Required

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Work setting:

• Children's hospital
• In-person

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• CCHI Certified Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (Required)
• Medical Interpreter from National Board of Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plano, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person