Spanish Medical Interpreter — Patient Care & Translation

Cook Children's Health Care System; Prosper (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System Prosper is seeking a Spanish interprete/translator to provide face-to-face interpretation for patients, guardians and staff during designated hours. The role ensures accurate interpretation of health care information between Spanish-speaking patients and care providers.

Responsibilities include coordinating interpreter services (OPI/VRI/on-site) and acting as a language liaison to support the patient care plan; experience with medical terminology is preferred

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish; Spanish proficiency validated by testing.
• Medical terminology familiarity is an asset.
• Previous interpretation/translation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face interpretation for patients, guardians, and staff during designated hours.
• Interpret health care information between Spanish-speaking patients/guardians and Cook Children’s Health Care System Prosper care providers.
• Coordinate interpreter services (OPI, VRI, on-site) as needed; act as language liaison to support the medical plan of care.

Skills

Spanish-English bilingual

Medical interpretation

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Cook Children’s Health Care System Prosper is seeking a Spanish interprete/translator to provide face-to-face interpretation for patients, guardians and staff during designated hours. The role ensures accurate interpretation of health care information between Spanish-speaking patients and care providers.

Responsibilities include coordinating interpreter services (OPI/VRI/on-site) and acting as a language liaison to support the patient care plan; experience with medical terminology is preferred