Spanish Medical Interpreter II

19000 Outreach - Telehealth Services; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, Utah is seeking a qualified Medical Interpreter to provide accurate oral and written translation across clinical and support settings, ensuring clear communication for patients, families, and staff.

The role requires ILR Level 4 or higher, national certification, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments, with strong ethics and cultural mediation. This is a full-time, on-site position at Intermountain Medical Center with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a pre-hire skills assessment.
• Excellent oral and written command of both source and target languages with healthcare terminology (ILR Level 4).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Interpersonal verbal and written communication skills for teamwork and independent work.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medical and general information with high accuracy across multiple modes (consecutive, simultaneous, sight translation).
• Serve as cultural mediator and ensure unbiased interpretation with proper context.
• Adhere to ethics, HIPAA, and civil rights regulations.
• Train and mentor interpreters and assist in staff development.
• Collaborate with leaders to assess needs and provide support and education.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure data consistency across platforms.

Skills

Medical Knowledge

Language Translation

Information Interpretation

Cultural Communications

Professional ethics

Data entry

Teamwork

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Situational Awareness

Education

Healthcare interpreter certification (CCHI/NBCMI)

Bachelor's in Interpretation/Translation/Languages/Communications

Job description

Job Description

Coordinates and delivers both interpretation (oral) and translation (written) services for individuals with limited English proficiency across all Intermountain Health facilities and virtual services.

Schedule and Shift

This position will work Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5:30PM and will be based at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah.

Essential Functions

• Interprets medical and general information with the highest degree of accuracy and completeness in consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation modes for patients, families, and Intermountain Health staff, using appropriate communication methods according to the individual’s developmental age and mental condition.
• Interprets complex medical information, demonstrating expert knowledge of medical terminology and the healthcare system.
• Acts as a cultural mediator, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and superior intercultural communication skills.
• Renders unbiased interpretation to ensure accurate exchange of information in the proper cultural context.
• Adheres to the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Healthcare Interpreters, demonstrating knowledge of HIPAA, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
• Manages time productively, displaying a proactive approach to the job.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides staff with an estimated time of arrival for interpretation assignments.
• Refers staff to phone or video interpretation per guidelines.
• Uses computer, software, and electronic tools for research, data entry and other communication purposes within the work environment.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all interpretation events.
• Ensures data across multiple platforms or sources is consistent and accurate.
• Translates written material into one of more languages, ensuring meaning, context, and localization are maintained.
• Completes assignments in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Acts a liaison between Language Services leadership and assigned units and clinics, managing relations and with department managers and other leaders to assess needs and provide support and education.
• Encourages open and flexible communication with coworkers, hospital personnel and physicians to create a positive team environment and seamless service delivery.
• Trains and mentors interpreters and assist in the process of identifying, testing and training qualified bilingual staff.
• Assesses staff and supplier’s performance to ensure quality and adherence to Intermountain Policies and Procedures.
• Under the supervision of the department manager, collaborates with patient experience, compliance and other departments to research and report on safety and compliance events.

Skills

• Medical Knowledge
• Language Translation
• Information Interpretation
• Cultural Communications
• Excellent professional ethics and communication
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Situational Awareness

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a pre-hire skills assessment.
• Excellent oral and written command of both source and target language(s), as to reach an "Advances Professional Performance" or Level 4 in the ILR scale (or equivalent as approved by Manager), including specialized healthcare terminology.
• Performs consecutive, simultaneous and Sight Translation with a high degree of accuracy in both languages.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Demonstrate interpersonal verbal and written communication skills to function as part of a team and the flexibility and good judgement to work independently.
• Active national certification as a Healthcare or Medical Interpreter from either the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) or the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of experience working as a medical interpreter in healthcare settings.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interpretation or Translation, Languages or Communications.
• In Utah: State Certified Medical Language Interpreter License by DOPL.
• Completion of a college-level medical terminology course.
• Knowledge of EPIC.

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location and Compensation

Location: Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City: Murray Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $25.39 - $40.00

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment. All positions subject to close without notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

AI-Enhanced Recruitment Process

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment.

Organizational Overview

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

PEAK Program

Intermountain Health's PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more.

Closing Note

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!