Bilingual Medical Interpreter: Spanish/English (Onsite/Phone)

ALSAC; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks an on-site Medical Interpreter-Supp to provide Spanish/English interpretation for providers, patients, and families.

You will ensure clear communication during inpatient and outpatient encounters and telephone conferences, with emphasis on LEP/NEP patients and consent-related discussions. The role requires a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), 3+ months of medical interpreting experience, and certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 months or 480 hours of documented medical interpreting experience.
• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI) or NBCMI within 12 months of hire.
• Strong communication and interpretation skills; on-site and phone interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret critical medical information in Spanish and English for providers, patients, and caregivers, on-site and over the phone.
• Facilitate communication between LEP/NEP patients and staff during visits.
• Interpret telephone conferences between caregivers and providers.
• Notify supervisor of potential communication problems.
• Guide LEP patients to hospital resources.
• Collaborate with interpreters to cover assignments; participate in on-call rotation.
• Assist with coordination/training of other medical interpreters.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical interpreting

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital seeks an on-site Medical Interpreter-Supp to provide Spanish/English interpretation for providers, patients, and families.

You will ensure clear communication during inpatient and outpatient encounters and telephone conferences, with emphasis on LEP/NEP patients and consent-related discussions. The role requires a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), 3+ months of medical interpreting experience, and certification within 12 months.