Medical Spanish Interpreter (Bilingual)

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking a qualified interpreter to support Language and International Programs. The role provides accurate face-to-face, telephonic, and video interpretations from English into Spanish and vice versa for physicians, staff, patients, and families who cannot speak English.

Sight translations of basic healthcare documents are also required. The position emphasizes bilingual proficiency, cultural competence, confidentiality, and excellent interpersonal communication to ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with completion of a Bilingual Assistant course.
• Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Language, or Bilingual Education preferred.
• Healthcare interpretation experience preferred (up to 1 year).
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity due to sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person, telephonic, and video interpretation English-Spanish and vice versa.
• Conduct sight translations of basic healthcare documents.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpreting skills

Customer service

Cross-cultural competence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bilingual Assistant course

Bachelor's degree in Spanish/Language/Bilingual Education

Job description

Valleywise Health is seeking a qualified interpreter to support Language and International Programs. The role provides accurate face-to-face, telephonic, and video interpretations from English into Spanish and vice versa for physicians, staff, patients, and families who cannot speak English.

Sight translations of basic healthcare documents are also required. The position emphasizes bilingual proficiency, cultural competence, confidentiality, and excellent interpersonal communication to ensure