Foreign Language Medical Interpreter - Spanish

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated Foreign Language Medical Interpreter to join their team in Atlanta. This role involves providing essential Spanish interpretation services for patients with limited English proficiency, ensuring clear communication in medical settings. The position requires a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with a certification in medical interpretation. Join a forward-thinking organization that values quality care and offers opportunities for professional growth. If you have strong communication skills and a passion for helping others, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in healthcare or related field focused on medical interpretation.
• Completion of Medical Interpreter Training program or certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide Spanish interpretation for LEP patients in medical settings.
• Translate hospital documents and enhance patient understanding of care.

Skills

Spanish Interpretation

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

General Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Interpretation Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

This Foreign Language Medical Interpreter provides consecutive and/or simultaneous Spanishinterpretation for limited English proficient (LEP) patients and families whose primary language is not English, as it relates to medical care. Provides sight-translation of relevant materials to enhance patients' and families' comprehension of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care within the interpretation encounter. Is also responsible for the written translation of hospital documents such as medical record forms and patient education materials from English into target language as assigned by supervisor.

Our Foreign Language Medical Interpreter will cover inpatient and outpatient needs. Mileage reimbursement available for approved assignments. Position note that this position is NOT remote.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-4:30pm

REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a healthcare, medical setting, customer service, advocacy, or related field, one of which must have been dedicated to medical interpretation.
• Certificate from a Medical Interpretation Program provided by a College, University, ALTA Language Services, Bridging the Gap, or Language Line Academy confirming successful completion of forty (40) to sixty (60) hours of Medical Interpreter Training OR Certification as a Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), or Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI).
• Successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) with passing score as administered by Northside Hospital to verify demonstration of the advanced skills necessary for Medical Interpretation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• General computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.