Spanish Healthcare Interpreter — Multimodal Support

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced Spanish Healthcare Interpreter. The role welcomes bilingual candidates who have completed a 40-hour medical interpreter training program within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities include in-person, telephone, and video interpreting, translating basic written information, and educating caregivers on cultural aspects of patient care. Strong terminology knowledge and healthcare experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year related experience required.
• National medical interpreter certification preferred.
• 40-hour Medical Interpretation Training within 1 year of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively responds to requests for language access in a healthcare setting: in-person, telephone, video interpreting, and basic translation.
• Leverages technology to deliver services across modalities and troubleshoots basic software issues.
• Maintains relationships with internal customers and makes decisions about interpreter modalities while managing costs and vendor relationships.
• Interprets information regarding patient and family healthcare needs across education, appointments, discharge instructions, procedures, and emergency encounters.
• Serves as a conduit to interpret accurately, considering cultural implications and idiomatic language differences.
• Acts as a cultural broker by educating caregivers about patient culture in relation to healthcare.
• Abides by professional conduct standards and national practice standards; translates basic written information as needed.

Skills

Spanish

Interpreting

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced Spanish Healthcare Interpreter. The role welcomes bilingual candidates who have completed a 40-hour medical interpreter training program within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities include in-person, telephone, and video interpreting, translating basic written information, and educating caregivers on cultural aspects of patient care. Strong terminology knowledge and healthcare experience are essential.