Bilingual Spanish Medical Interpreter II

Alamance County Government; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance County Health Department seeks a Medical Interpreter to ensure Spanish-speaking clients receive the same quality health services as English speakers. You will translate health histories, medical problems, and education materials from English to Spanish and facilitate communication between providers and patients in clinical and home settings.

In this full-time, on-site role, you will support nurses and physicians, assist with outreach and health education for Spanish-speaking

Qualifications

• Fluency in both English and Spanish required.
• High school diploma and 2 years healthcare/human services experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical interpretation and translation services for Alamance County Health Department programs.
• Translate health histories, medical problems, and health education materials from English to Spanish.
• Assist nurses, physicians, and other staff with interpreting as needed in clinical or home settings.
• Support outreach events and health education efforts for Spanish-speaking communities.
• Maintain confidentiality and assist with handling of patient information and documentation.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Compassion

Honesty

Integrity

Judgment

Safety-Minded

Teamwork

Education

Four-year college degree or two-year interpreter program

CHI or CMI certification

Job description

Alamance County Health Department seeks a Medical Interpreter to ensure Spanish-speaking clients receive the same quality health services as English speakers. You will translate health histories, medical problems, and education materials from English to Spanish and facilitate communication between providers and patients in clinical and home settings.

In this full-time, on-site role, you will support nurses and physicians, assist with outreach and health education for Spanish-speaking