Spanish Healthcare Interpreter I - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Interpreter to bridge communication gaps in medical settings. This part-time role involves interpreting for Limited English Proficient patients, ensuring they receive the care they need while navigating the healthcare system. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpretation skills, cultural awareness, and a solid understanding of medical terminology. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact patient care and outcomes, making healthcare accessible and equitable for all. If you are passionate about helping others and have the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in interpretation, preferably in healthcare.
• Current National medical interpreter certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation during healthcare encounters.
• Educate caregivers on cultural implications in healthcare.

Skills

Interpretation Skills

Cultural Awareness

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Interpreting Technology

Job description

Job Summary

The Healthcare Interpreter ensures equal access for all by serving as the linguistic and cultural intermediary of the healthcare encounter. The Interpreter accurately and skillfully interprets oral communication and basic written information, related to the healthcare encounter, between the Limited English Proficient (LEP) customer and the care team. The interpreter also serves as a cultural broker, clarifier, and advocate to ensure positive clinical outcomes.

Part Time position: hours of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 2300-0730

Essential Functions

• Proactively responds to requests for language access in a healthcare setting. This includes but is not limited to: In-person interpreting, telephone interpreting, video interpreting, basic translation.
• Leverages the use of technology, as needed, to deliver services in a variety of different modalities. Troubleshoots basic application issues with software and customer as needed.
• Maintains relationships with internal customers and makes key decisions regarding appropriate interpreter modalities. Strives to contain costs at all times and leverages vendor relationships as needed.
• Faithfully interprets information regarding the patient’s and family’s healthcare needs. Scenarios may include patient education, appointments, discharge instructions, procedures, emergency encounters, assessments, etc.
• Serves as a conduit to interpret as accurately and concisely as possible while considering cultural implications and idiomatic language differences.
• Acts as a cultural broker by educating caregivers on the understanding of patient’s culture in relationship to healthcare.
• Fully abides by the healthcare system’s professional conduct standards, executes job duties in an ethical manner, and follows national practice standards.
• Translates basic written information as needed and within department guidelines. Examples include discharge instructions.

Physical Requirements

Walk requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and reaching. Must lift a minimum of 10 pounds to shoulder height. Must speak English and foreign language in simple, understandable terms, and have an intact sense of sight and hearing. Must be mobile throughout entire healthcare system.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School diploma required. 3 years of experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology and prior experience in a healthcare setting is required. Current National medical interpreter certification CMI or CHI required. Demonstrated knowledge of oral/written language pair competency by successfully completing an Interpreter Language Assessment required. Completion of 40-hour Medical Interpretation Training Program within 6 months of hire required. Complete 2 industry-related elective courses annually required.