Bilingual Language Access Team Lead (Healthcare)

Harris Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health is seeking a Language Access Team Leader to guide daily operations in the language access department. The role supports staffing, reporting, and training while acting as a key contact for staff and patients.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a Bachelor's degree preferred, and at least two years of medical interpretation experience. Spanish language proficiency and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certified Medical Interpreter/Healthcare Interpreter preferred.
• Two years of medical interpretation experience.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for the language access department and act in the supervisor's absence.
• Compile department reports and support staffing.
• Cross-train staff and provide leadership.
• Serve as lead contact for hospital staff on questions and patient concerns.
• Assist in training new department employees.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Medical interpretation experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Harris Health is seeking a Language Access Team Leader to guide daily operations in the language access department. The role supports staffing, reporting, and training while acting as a key contact for staff and patients.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a Bachelor's degree preferred, and at least two years of medical interpretation experience. Spanish language proficiency and MS Office skills are essential.