Medical Interpreter

Providence Health & Services; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Health & Services is seeking a language services interpreter to provide verbal and written interpreting for Spanish-speaking patients under general supervision at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland.

This on-site role offers variable shifts and a full-time or per-diem schedule with competitive pay and benefits. Eligible candidates will hold NBCMI or Washington interpreter credentials at hire and have healthcare interpretation experience.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Spanish with strong verbal interpretation skills.
• Ability to translate written materials accurately between Spanish and English.
• Experience or training in healthcare interpretation is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Provide verbal interpreting for Spanish-speaking patients under general supervision.
• Perform translating tasks as needed to support communication between patients and staff.

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Interpreting

Written translation

Job description

Description

Under the general supervision of the Language services, provides verbal, written interpreting and translating for Spanish speaking patients. Performs related duties as assigned.

Shift

Variable

FTE

Full-time and Per-diem

Required Qualifications

• Upon hire: National Certified Medical Interpreter - National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters or
• Upon hire: Washington Social Services Interpreter - Washington State Department of Social and Health Services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent healthcare experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Pay Range

$28.83 - $44.60

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Legal Considerations

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Location

Work Location: Kadlec Regional Medical Ctr-Richland

Workplace Type: On-site

Address: WA Richland 888 Swift Blvd

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.