Bilingual Medical Interpreter

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health seeks a dedicated interpreter/translator to support non-English speaking patients, families, and staff. This role requires accurate interpretation and translation of medical information in a respectful, unbiased manner, across clinical and educational settings.

Responsibilities include interpreting between staff and patients, translating educational materials, following up with patients, assisting with forms, and guiding non-English speakers to service areas.

Qualifications

• Interprets communication between staff and non-English speaking populations.
• Translates written educational materials and documents with readability in mind.
• Proactively follows up with non-English speakers to check status and answer questions.

Responsibilities

• Interprets communication between staff and non-English speaking population.
• Translates written educational materials and documents in accordance with readability guidelines.
• Follows up with the non-English speaking population to inquire about the status of individual patients and answers questions.
• Assists the non-English speaking population in completing medical, financial and related forms.
• Escorts non-English speaking population to the appropriate service area.
• May provide patient education and discharge planning in conjunction with nursing and rehabilitation staff.

Skills

Interpreting

Translation

Multilingual

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in a foreign language

Job description

The University of Utah Health seeks a dedicated interpreter/translator to support non-English speaking patients, families, and staff. This role requires accurate interpretation and translation of medical information in a respectful, unbiased manner, across clinical and educational settings.

Responsibilities include interpreting between staff and patients, translating educational materials, following up with patients, assisting with forms, and guiding non-English speakers to service areas.