Medical Interpreter (English/Spanish) - Part-Time Night Shift

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn Medicine in Lancaster is seeking a part-time Medical Language Facilitator (English/Spanish) to provide interpretation and translation for LEP patients and families. The role supports understanding of procedures, discharge instructions and education, following professional standards.

The position involves on-call duties, collaboration with clinicians and training staff in cross-cultural communication. Requires high school diploma and bilingual ability; BA preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient medical interpretation/translation between English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of medical terminology in both languages.
• Ability to work with limited English proficiency patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral and written interpretation for LEP patients and families.
• Record and monitor interpretation activities.
• Coordinate interpretation requests and external services as needed.
• Translate written documents and patient education materials.
• Assist with staff training on cross-cultural communication.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities.

Skills

Interpreting (medical)

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma

Job description

Penn Medicine in Lancaster is seeking a part-time Medical Language Facilitator (English/Spanish) to provide interpretation and translation for LEP patients and families. The role supports understanding of procedures, discharge instructions and education, following professional standards.

The position involves on-call duties, collaboration with clinicians and training staff in cross-cultural communication. Requires high school diploma and bilingual ability; BA preferred.