Spanish Medical Interpreter — Impactful Patient Care

The University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont Health Network is seeking a Spanish Medical Interpreter to ensure clear and compassionate communication among providers, patients, and families. This full-time, full-benefits role supports equity and belonging within the community and may involve training and educational activities for Language Access Services.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of professional interpreting, Spanish and English proficiency, and a 60-hour medical interpreter training, with the ability to

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of professional community interpreting.
• High proficiency in Spanish and English.
• Completion of a 60-hour medical interpreter training.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and cultural humility.
• Strong knowledge of the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Ability to work in dynamic clinical environments with professionalism and compassion aligned with UVM Health values.
• Availability to drive to different UVM Health sites in VT and Plattsburgh NY.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality interpretation between providers, patients, and families.
• Support Language Access Services in training, education, documentation, and committee work.

Skills

Spanish/English bilingual

Medical terminology

Cultural humility

Ethics & standards

Professionalism

Community interpreting

Education

60-hour medical interpreter training

Job description

The University of Vermont Health Network is seeking a Spanish Medical Interpreter to ensure clear and compassionate communication among providers, patients, and families. This full-time, full-benefits role supports equity and belonging within the community and may involve training and educational activities for Language Access Services.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of professional interpreting, Spanish and English proficiency, and a 60-hour medical interpreter training, with the ability to