Onsite Medical Interpreter - Fast-Paced, Impactful Role

UCHealth University of Colorado Health; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Aurora, CO seeks a Medical Interpreter for onsite patient and staff communication. The role provides interpretation between patients and healthcare professionals in the patient’s preferred language, ensuring accurate medical terminology interpretation and confidentiality.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and relevant interpretation experience. Eligibility includes national certification within 2 years of hire (CMI or CHI) for eligible

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• National certification as CMI or CHI within 2 years of hire for eligible languages.
• 2 years of medical interpretation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a conduit between patient/guest and healthcare professional for communication in the patient's preferred language.
• Accurately interprets medical terminology, including anatomy, prescriptions, and procedures.
• Complies with privacy and confidentiality policies when communicating patient information.
• May translate written documentation.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with decisive judgement and minimal supervision.

Skills

Medical interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

UCHealth University of Colorado Health in Aurora, CO seeks a Medical Interpreter for onsite patient and staff communication. The role provides interpretation between patients and healthcare professionals in the patient’s preferred language, ensuring accurate medical terminology interpretation and confidentiality.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and relevant interpretation experience. Eligibility includes national certification within 2 years of hire (CMI or CHI) for eligible