Senior Medical Interpreter: Complex Care & Cultural Liaison

St. Luke's Health System; Jerome (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System seeks a Medical Interpreter II to provide accurate interpretation across in-person, phone, and video modalities, supporting clear communication in patient care.

Under Language Access Services, you will assist with complex clinical encounters, maintain confidentiality, and act as a cultural broker to remove language barriers and improve patient experience. Requires 2 years of healthcare interpretation and NBCMI/CCHI certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of professional interpretation experience, including healthcare setting.
• Certification through NBCMI or CCHI or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation across in-person, phone, and video modalities.
• Independently manage complex clinical encounters with clear communication.
• Support mutual understanding between patients and providers.
• Maintain neutrality in sensitive situations and protect confidentiality.
• Identify cultural and linguistic barriers and propose practical solutions.
• Follow interpreter ethics and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with care teams to improve communication outcomes.

Skills

Interpretation

Medical setting

Cultural mediation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years professional interpretation experience

Job description

St. Luke’s Health System seeks a Medical Interpreter II to provide accurate interpretation across in-person, phone, and video modalities, supporting clear communication in patient care.

Under Language Access Services, you will assist with complex clinical encounters, maintain confidentiality, and act as a cultural broker to remove language barriers and improve patient experience. Requires 2 years of healthcare interpretation and NBCMI/CCHI certification.