Bilingual Medical Interpreter (Spanish)

Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers in Charlotte, NC is seeking a qualified Interpreter to bridge communication between patients and medical staff. You will translate between English and the patient’s language, conveying medical history, procedures, and follow-up instructions clearly.

You will travel to satellite clinics as needed, document encounters, and help ensure culturally sensitive care while protecting patient privacy.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as professional healthcare interpreter.
• Knowledge of medical terminology in English and the specified language(s).
• Familiar with basic computer operations; good verbal and written communication in English and the specified language(s).
• Experience with interview techniques and adult learning theory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral interpretive services between medical/behavioral staff and patients to facilitate communication.
• Conduct phone interviews, coordinate appointments, document information under provider guidance.
• Travel to satellite offices and community outreach centers as needed.
• Interviews patients to gather medical histories; translate into English-written records with diagnoses and instructions.
• Assist providers in educating patients on diseases, prevention, schedules, and health management.
• Translate written materials and forms from English into the specified language upon request.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to monitor and improve service goals.
• Support regulatory requirements through documentation and initiative participation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Medical terminology

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School diploma

Post-high school coursework in medical terminology

College degree in language studies preferred

Job description

Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers in Charlotte, NC is seeking a qualified Interpreter to bridge communication between patients and medical staff. You will translate between English and the patient’s language, conveying medical history, procedures, and follow-up instructions clearly.

You will travel to satellite clinics as needed, document encounters, and help ensure culturally sensitive care while protecting patient privacy.