Medical Interpreter & Language Access Specialist (24/7)

Salem Health; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem Health is hiring a medical interpreter for Language Services at Salem Hospital. The role provides in-person and remote interpretation to ensure accurate communication for patients, families and clinicians, around the clock.

You will coordinate language access across languages, assist staff with LEP patients, and contribute to staff education on cultural dynamics, health equity and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certified Health Care Interpreter required (OHA certification).
• Formal interpreting experience or completion of an approved health care interpreter training course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate in-person or remote medical interpretation between patients, families, and providers 24/7.
• Coordinate language access services for ASL and other languages through scheduling and patient rounding.
• Triage and prioritize interpretation requests to meet urgent care needs.
• Educate staff on language access and cultural competency to improve communication with LEP patients.
• Act as a community health liaison to build trust, support health equity and patient safety.

Education

Oregon State Health Care Interpreter Certification from OHA

Job description

Salem Health is hiring a medical interpreter for Language Services at Salem Hospital. The role provides in-person and remote interpretation to ensure accurate communication for patients, families and clinicians, around the clock.

You will coordinate language access across languages, assist staff with LEP patients, and contribute to staff education on cultural dynamics, health equity and safety standards.