Medical Interpreter - Spanish

The University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network is seeking a Spanish Medical Interpreter to ensure clear and compassionate communication among providers, patients, and families. This full-time, full-benefits role supports equity and belonging within the community and may involve training and educational activities for Language Access Services.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of professional interpreting, Spanish and English proficiency, and a 60-hour medical interpreter training, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of professional community interpreting.
• High proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Completion of a 60-hour medical interpreter training.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and cultural humility.
• Strong knowledge of the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Ability to work in dynamic clinical environments with professionalism and compassion aligned with UVM Health values.
• Availability to drive to different UVM Health sites in VT and Plattsburgh NY.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality interpretation between providers, patients, and families.
• Support Language Access Services in training, education, documentation, and committee work.

Skills

Spanish/English bilingual

Medical terminology

Cultural humility

Ethics & standards

Professionalism

Community interpreting

Education

60-hour medical interpreter training

Job description

We are seeking a Spanish Medical Interpreter to provide high‑quality interpretation that supports clear, compassionate communication between providers, patients, and families. This fulltime, full‑benefits position is central to our commitment to equity, dignity, and belonging for all members of our community. Interpreters may also support the Language Access Services department in areas such as training and education, documentation, community or committee work, or other initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one year of professional community interpreting.
• High proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Completion of a 60‑hour medical interpreter training.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and cultural humility.
• Strong knowledge of the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Ability to work in dynamic clinical environments with professionalism and compassion aligned with UVM Health values.
• Availability to drive to different UVM Health sites in VT and Plattsburgh NY