Bilingual Medical Interpreter (Spanish) - 12 hrs/week

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center Montlake seeks a Spanish Medical Interpreter to support patient language access with interpretation, translation, and cross-cultural communication. This part-time role (30% FTE) requires collaboration with clinicians to ensure accurate, timely information exchange.

The interpreter will work across in-person, telephone, and video formats to aid patient care. The position emphasizes ethical practice, training staff on language access, and providing both live

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three years interpretation and translation experience in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Medical interpreter certification or qualification from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for target language.
• Provide sight translation in the presence of provider and/or other medical staff.
• Provide accurate rendition of a written text in one language to an oral message in another language.
• Provide spoken language interpretation, in person, by telephone or video to transmit information accurately and encourage direct communication between patient and provider or staff.
• Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter.
• Utilize/integrate ethical practice to guide behavior in all interpretation.
• Provide expert written translation in target language including the initial translation and delivering secondary reviews, editing, and formatting.
• Orient and train medical center staff on key topics in language access.
• Consult with provider prior to encounter.
• Assess patients’ interpretation needs.
• Explain and clarify cultural behaviors.

Skills

Interpretation experience

Translation experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University of Washington Medical Center Montlake seeks a Spanish Medical Interpreter to support patient language access with interpretation, translation, and cross-cultural communication. This part-time role (30% FTE) requires collaboration with clinicians to ensure accurate, timely information exchange.

The interpreter will work across in-person, telephone, and video formats to aid patient care. The position emphasizes ethical practice, training staff on language access, and providing both live