Interpreter/Patient Rep - FT

Vitruvian Health; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Employee wellness program

Life and AD&D insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

ICHRA for health insurance

Paid Annual Leave (Time off)

Vision insurance

Job summary

Vitruvian Health seeks a full-time medical interpreter to facilitate accurate interpretation for Spanish-speaking patients and guests within a hospital setting.

The role requires English/Spanish fluency, training in medical interpretation, and the ability to work independently while delivering high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Experience in healthcare interpretation is preferred.
• Familiar with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretations for Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare staff.
• Act as liaison between patients, families and clinicians to meet needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct during all encounters.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Undergraduate degree preferred

High School diploma required

Tools

Bridging the Gap training

Job description

**JOB SUMMARY**Provides accurate and skilled interpretations to help facilitate successful delivery of healthcare services to Spanish speaking patients and guests. Acts as a liaison between patients, their families and healthcare staff assuring that every effort is made to meet individual needs.**JOB QUALIFICATIONS****Education:** Undergraduate degree preferred, High School diploma required.**Licensure/Certification**: Certification of completion of an accredited medical interpretation training course (such as Bridging the Gap) completed within 6 months of hire.**Experience:** Hospital experience preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.**Skills**: Fluency in English and Spanish required. Familiar with diversity of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.High level of customer serviceandpositive approach required**.**Good problem solving and decision making skills necessary. Position requires highly motivated individual willing to work independently without supervision.**Full-Time Benefits*** 403(b) Matching (Retirement)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program (EAP)* Employee wellness program* Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance* Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability* Flexible Spending Accounts* ICHRA for health insurance* Paid Annual Leave (Time off)* Vision insurance