MEDICAL INTERPRETER 2, SPANISH

Saludos Hispanos; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center is seeking a Medical Interpreter 2 - Spanish to provide interpretation services for patients with limited English proficiency. The role supports access to medical care through in-person, telephone, or video interpretation and written translation with attention to cultural context.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, day shift, within the University of Washington system, with responsibilities spanning clinical encounters, staff training, and form completion.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent AND three years interpretation and translation experience in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Washington State Department of Social and Health Services certification or qualification OR equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for target languages in clinical encounters.
• Deliver accurate rendition of written text into oral messages between patient and provider or staff.
• Offer spoken language interpretation in person, by telephone or video to facilitate communication.
• Encourage direct communication between patients and provider or staff.
• Adhere to ethical practices to guide interpretation.
• Provide expert written translation including initial translation and subsequent reviews, editing and formatting.
• Orient and train medical center staff on language access topics.
• Explain and clarify cultural differences and assist patients with completing forms.
• Complete documentation related to interpretation encounters.

Skills

Interpretation

Translation

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here

HARBORVIEW’S INTERPRETER SERVICES

has an outstanding opportunity for a MEDICAL INTERPRETER 2 - SPANISH. This individual performs interpretation services to patients who have limited English skills, enabling the patient(s) to access medical care.

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Day Shift.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides interpretation for target languages.
• Provides accurate rendition of a written text in one language to an oral message in another language.
• Provides spoken language interpretation, in person, by telephone or video to transmit information accurately between patient and provider or staff.
• Encourage direct communication between patients and provider or staff.
• Utilize/integrate ethical practice to guide behavior in all interpretations.
• Provide expert written translation in target languages including the initial translation and delivering secondary reviews, editing, and formatting.
• Orient and train medical center staff on key topics in language access.
• Follows the Interpreter Services Department Standards of Practice.
• Explains and clarifies cultural behaviors.
• Assists patients to complete medical, financial and/or other forms.
• Answers and directs telephone inquiries, takes and directs messages accurately, demonstrating courteous, professional telephone skills.
• Coordinate and develop translation of written or videotaped medical materials.
• Provide sight translation in the presence of the medical provider and/or other medical staff.
• Consult with medical providers prior to or during interpretation encounters.
• Explain and clarify cultural differences.
• Assist patients to complete medical, financial, or other forms.
• Complete documentation related to the interpretation encounters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduation or equivalent AND three years interpretation and translation experience in a clinic or hospital setting
• AND Washington State Department of Social and Health Services certification or qualification OR equivalent education/experience.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.