Medical Language Interpreter - JSH Labor & Delivery - Casual

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent medical institution in Galveston is looking for a qualified Medical Interpreter. The role involves providing language assistance for medical communications between staff and patients, requiring fluency in both English and Spanish. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and two years of medical interpreting experience, along with robust customer service and Microsoft Office skills. This full-time position is part of the Patient Care team, ensuring effective interaction between diverse patients and healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• Must speak, read, and write English and Spanish fluently.
• Two years of medical interpreting experience required.
• Experience with multi-line phones and large databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide language assistance for medical communications.
• Interpret between UTMB staff and patients.
• Liaise effectively with patients and clinical staff.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Spanish

Customer Service Experience

Microsoft Office Skills

Professional & phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and two years of medical interpreting experience.
• Must speak, read, and write English and the Spanish language fluently, as recited through UTMB approved verbal and written proficiency testing.
• Customer Service Experience, Microsoft office, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Multi-line phones, Liaison between patients, clinical staff and advocates, Professional & phone etiquette, large database and PC experience.

Job Description

To provide language assistance by means of verbal interpretations for all medical communications between UTMB's staff and patients, patients' families, and visitors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0201 - John Sealy Tower

Job

Patient Care

Organization

UTMB Health

Regular

Regular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Feb 18, 2026, 2:40:30 PM