Medical (Spanish)

Medical Interpreter (Spanish)

Job Category: Clinical Support

Job Description: To interpret and translate complex medical information to patients who speak a foreign language. To ensure the complete understanding of medical information between medical staff and patients. To translate a wide range of medical information that includes medical conditions, treatment options, follow-up appointment details, billing, and insurance. They also accompany patients during office visits and provide information.

Essential Duties/Position Responsibilities:

• Fluency in a foreign language – medical interpreters need to be fluent in at least two foreign languages that is frequently spoken by patients that visit Strides for refugee screenings and other medical services.
• Knowledge of medical terminology – an up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology and procedures is essential to communicate with doctors, nurses, and medical staff, and to relay that information correctly to the patient
• Translation – translation skills are important for a medical interpreter to accurately transfer tone, style, and cultural elements of information from one language to another
• Interpersonal skills – good interpersonal skills are a prerequisite for this job, as medical interpreters need to connect to and interact with people from different cultural backgrounds
• Communication skills – medical interpreters must be good at listening, speaking in a clear and respectful manner, and interpreting nonverbal communication and body language
• Phone etiquette – phone calls are often a large part of the medical communication process, and medical interpreters need excellent telephone etiquette to do their jobs effectively

Attends all staff meetings and all other meetings as assigned.

Education and Experience: Medical interpretation certification required. Minimum of 3 years of interpretation in medical field. Background in medical services.

We offer a competitive hourly range of $22.00 - $28.00 depending on your experience.

Site with Opening: Peoria Clinic Aurora, CO

Hiring Organization: STRIDE Community Health Center