Medical Certified English - Spanish Interpreter In Utah

Focus Interpreting; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full 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 Utah. You will provide professional interpreting services in medical settings, ensuring clear communication between English-speaking clinicians and Spanish-speaking patients.

Responsibilities include in-person interpretation during appointments, translating medical terminology, and maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Medical Certification for Spanish interpretation.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and healthcare practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Prior experience in medical interpreting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate in-person interpretation during medical appointments, ensuring patient understanding of diagnosis, treatments, and procedures.
• Translate medical terminology accurately to assist providers and patients.
• Adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations when handling patient information.
• Prepare for medical appointments by familiarizing yourself with terms and patient backgrounds.
• Continuously enhance knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare practices to improve service delivery.

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.

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.