Medical Language Interpreter Labor & Delivery (Nights)

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Medical Language Interpreter to facilitate communication in a healthcare setting. This role involves providing essential language assistance between medical staff, patients, and their families, ensuring clarity and understanding in all medical communications. The ideal candidate will possess fluency in both English and Spanish, along with a strong background in customer service and professional phone etiquette. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Two years of medical interpreting experience required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, verified through proficiency testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide language assistance through verbal interpretations for medical communications.
• Liaise between patients, clinical staff, and advocates.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Customer Service Experience

Professional phone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description - Medical Language Interpreter Labor & Delivery (2500765)

Position Title: Medical Language Interpreter Labor & Delivery

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Two years of medical interpreting experience.
3. Fluency in English and Spanish, as verified through UTMB approved verbal and written proficiency testing.
4. Customer Service Experience.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
6. Experience with multi-line phones and liaising between patients, clinical staff, and advocates.
7. Professional phone etiquette and large database/PC experience.

Job Responsibilities:

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

Equal Opportunity Employment: 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

0275 - John Sealy Tower

301 University Blvd. John Sealy Hospital, Unit 3C

Galveston 77555-0275

Job Organization

UTMB Health

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Apr 10, 2025, 3:51:31 PM