Bilingual Medical Interpreter (Spanish–English)

Family First Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Personal days

PTO holidays

Health insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Work-life balance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Family First Health in Lebanon, PA is seeking a Certified Medical Interpreter to facilitate English-Spanish communication during medical visits and care coordination. You will interpret in real-time, assist with forms and patient education, and support follow-up activities to ensure clear understanding and safety.

The role requires current CCHI or NBCMI certification, fluency in both languages, and strong knowledge of medical terminology in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must hold current professional medical interpreter certification (CCHI or NBCMI).
• Fluency in English and Spanish, including medical terminology.
• Completed 40-hour healthcare interpreter training; knowledge of ethics and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, impartial interpretation between English and Spanish for patients and staff during visits, education, and care coordination.
• Assist patients with forms, portal enrollment, and understanding healthcare instructions.
• Document interpreted interactions according to policy; maintain confidentiality.
• Support clinic operations and patient education efforts as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology

HIPAA confidentiality

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

CCHI or NBCMI medical interpreter certification

40-hour healthcare interpreter training

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Family First Health in Lebanon, PA is seeking a Certified Medical Interpreter to facilitate English-Spanish communication during medical visits and care coordination. You will interpret in real-time, assist with forms and patient education, and support follow-up activities to ensure clear understanding and safety.

The role requires current CCHI or NBCMI certification, fluency in both languages, and strong knowledge of medical terminology in a fast-paced clinical setting.