Spanish Medical Interpreter – In-Person & Video

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring an experienced Spanish Healthcare Interpreter for the Wake Forest Baptist location in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on in-person, telephone, and video interpreting to support patient access to care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) and 1 year of related experience, with a preference for national certification and a 40-hour training completion within a year of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year related experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and prior experience in a healthcare setting is required.
• National medical interpreter certification preferred.
• 40-hour Medical Interpretation Training Program within 1 year of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively responds to requests for language access in a healthcare setting, including in-person, telephone and video interpreting.
• Leverages technology to deliver services in various modalities.
• Maintains relationships with internal customers and manages interpreter modalities to control costs.
• Interprets information regarding patient and family healthcare needs, including education, appointments, and discharge instructions.
• Translates basic written information as needed and within department guidelines.

Skills

Spanish language

Interpreting

Healthcare terminology

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Advocate Health is hiring an experienced Spanish Healthcare Interpreter for the Wake Forest Baptist location in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on in-person, telephone, and video interpreting to support patient access to care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred) and 1 year of related experience, with a preference for national certification and a 40-hour training completion within a year of hire.