Certified Medical Interpreter - English to Spanish

Focus Interpreting; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per assignment/per hour

Job summary

Focus Interpreting is seeking a Medical Certified English - Spanish Interpreter to join our team in Orem, Utah. In this essential role, you will ensure accurate communication between healthcare professionals and Spanish-speaking patients during medical appointments.

Applicants must be fluent in both English and Spanish and possess a valid Medical Certification for Spanish interpretation. Prior medical interpreting experience is preferred. Join us and support better healthcare communication.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• A valid Medical Certification for Spanish interpretation is required.
• Prior experience in medical interpreting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person interpretation during medical appointments.
• Translate medical terminology accurately.
• Adhere to confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations.
• Prepare for medical appointments by understanding specific terms.
• Continuously enhance knowledge of medical terminology.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology understanding

Education

Valid Medical Certification for Spanish interpretation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Focus Interpreting is seeking a Medical Certified English - Spanish Interpreter to join our team in Utah. In this essential role, you will provide professional interpreting services in medical settings, ensuring clear and accurate communication between English-speaking healthcare professionals and Spanish-speaking patients.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Focus Interpreting is seeking a Medical Certified English - Spanish Interpreter to join our team in Utah. In this essential role, you will provide professional interpreting services in medical settings, ensuring clear and accurate communication between English-speaking healthcare professionals and Spanish-speaking patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate in-person interpretation during medical appointments, ensuring that patients understand their diagnosis, treatments, and any medical procedures
• Translate medical terminology accurately to assist both healthcare providers and patients in understanding each other
• Adhere to confidentiality and comply with HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive patient information
• Prepare for medical appointments by familiarizing yourself with specific terms and patient backgrounds relevant to each case
• Continuously enhance your knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare practices to improve service delivery
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, with outstanding oral and written communication skills
• A valid Medical Certification for Spanish interpretation is required
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and healthcare practices
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse populations
• Prior experience in medical interpreting is preferred
  
  

If you are a certified medical interpreter passionate about providing exceptional patient care and communication, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Valid Medical Certification for Spanish interpretation
• Strong understanding of medical terminology
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Prior experience in medical interpreting preferred
  
  

Benefits

Paid per assignment/per hour.