Program Lead: Medical Interpreter & Translator

County of Santa Clara; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Clara seeks a qualified Medical Interpreter/Translator to develop and oversee language services across Santa Clara Valley Healthcare’s hospitals and clinics.

The role requires at least two years of medical interpreting/translation, certification, and ability to travel between sites. Fluency in non-English languages and cross-cultural communication are highly valued in delivering patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Two years of full-time medical interpreting or translation experience.
• Medical interpreter/translator certification required.
• Ability to travel to alternate locations.
• Disaster Service Worker designation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates language services programs and staff.
• Determines objectives and priorities for language services.
• Implements, monitors, and evaluates programs to meet regulations.
• Interprets and translates for patients and families, ensuring access to care.
• Maintains records and prepares reports related to language services.

Skills

Interpreting

Translation

Bilingual

Job description

County of Santa Clara seeks a qualified Medical Interpreter/Translator to develop and oversee language services across Santa Clara Valley Healthcare’s hospitals and clinics.

The role requires at least two years of medical interpreting/translation, certification, and ability to travel between sites. Fluency in non-English languages and cross-cultural communication are highly valued in delivering patient-centered care.