Full-Time Medical Interpreter – Day Shift

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health seeks a Medical Interpreter to provide accurate, culturally responsive interpretation across in-person, video, and phone encounters in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and procedural environments.

This role supports LEP patients, families, and care teams, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatments, patient rights, discharge instructions, and other critical health information while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Maintain competency in target language.
• Complete a medical terminology course.
• Board Certification for Medical Interpreters desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and effective interpretation for procedures and other interactions for LEP patients, families, and staff via phone, in person or writing.
• Be an advocate for the patient and family to add value to each encounter.
• Document according to policy and bill accurately for interpretation sessions.
• Demonstrate knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors and reporting concerns immediately.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Maintain competency in target language

Medical terminology course

Job description

UnityPoint Health seeks a Medical Interpreter to provide accurate, culturally responsive interpretation across in-person, video, and phone encounters in inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and procedural environments.

This role supports LEP patients, families, and care teams, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatments, patient rights, discharge instructions, and other critical health information while maintaining confidentiality.