Spanish Medical Interpreter - Clinical Communications Expert

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Medical Interpreter 2 to provide accurate in-person, video, and telephone interpretation for LEP patients across UCSF Health in English, Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Russian, or Vietnamese.

Under supervision, interpreters ensure HIPAA compliance and support staff and patients, contributing to language access across clinical teams and educational settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Medical Interpreter in an academic or clinical setting.
• Active national certification for healthcare interpreting (CCHI or NBCMI).
• Fluent in spoken English and Spanish with proficient reading and writing skills in English and Spanish.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology in source and target languages; intermediate-to-advanced knowledge of human anatomy and systemic physiology, as validated by a prerequisite competency assessment.
• Maintains active national certification with required continuing education units.
• Passing score on one or both nationally recognized certification tests (CCHI or NBCMI).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with sensitivity and patience in interactions with patients, caregivers, families, and clinical staff in high-pressure situations, while maintaining patient confidentiality and cultural awareness.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to function effectively in a complex, fast-paced setting.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduit: interpreting messages accurately and completely.
• Communication Manager: preserving the therapeutic relationship between patient, providers, and caregivers during interactions.
• Cultural Broker: providing observation and articulation of cultural diversity and its influence on interactions.
• Patient Advocate: appropriate advocacy in accordance with medical center policies and medical interpreter ethics and standards.

Skills

Fluent in English and Spanish

Excellent communication

Independent worker

Education

Active national certification for healthcare interpreting (CCHI or NBCMI)

Job description

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Medical Interpreter 2 to provide accurate in-person, video, and telephone interpretation for LEP patients across UCSF Health in English, Spanish, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Russian, or Vietnamese.

Under supervision, interpreters ensure HIPAA compliance and support staff and patients, contributing to language access across clinical teams and educational settings.