Spanish Medical Interpreter (PRN)

Children's Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Caregiver Leave

Adoption reimbursement

Job summary

Children's Health in Dallas, TX seeks a Spanish Medical Interpreter (PRN) to provide accurate face-to-face, phone, or video interpretation between Spanish-speaking patients/families and healthcare providers.

The role supports various departments within Language Access Services and may require outside normal hours for meetings or education.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year job-related experience or a Bachelor's degree in Interpretation/Translation required.
• Associates Degree preferred; High School diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets medical information from providers to Spanish-speaking patients in consecutive or simultaneous mode.
• Assists with obtaining signatures and communicates cultural considerations to staff.
• Maintains accurate encounter notes in the Language Access Services EPIC system.

Skills

Interpretation/Translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interpretation/Translation

Associates Degree

High School diploma

Tools

EPIC scheduling system

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Spanish Medical Interpreter (PRN)

Department: Language Access Services

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Various

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary

This job is responsible for the accurate interpretation via face to face, phone or video of health care information to and from Spanish-speaking patients/patient families and health care providers as well as other specialties involved in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets medical and health care information/instructions from physicians, nurses or other health care staff to Spanish-speaking patients/families in consecutive or simultaneous mode by following the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care and department's established standards.


• Assists in obtaining patients/families' signature where appropriate; and provides information regarding health care related cultural issues/needs of Spanish-speaking patients/families to hospital staff to develop sensitivity.


• Manages and keeps accurate information for each encounter in the Language Access Services EPIC scheduling system.


• Assists with varying departmental activities and projects as requested by department's leadership; and performs other duties and special projects as assigned.


• Provides occasional services outside of normal working hours on as-needed basis and/or for staff meetings and continuous education.


• Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of this job.

Work Experience

How You’ll Be Successful:

• At least 1 year Job related experience or Bachelor's degree in Interpretation/Translation required

EDUCATION

• Required Training/Hours Pref 40-hour or more of healthcare, community or legal interpreter training


• Associates Degree preferred


• High School required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Healthcare Interpreter-2R-CHI required Certified Healthcare Interpreter from the CCHI (Certified Commission for Healthcare Interpreters) or Certified Medical Interpreter from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters. - Time Frame: 1 Year


• Cert Medical Interpreter-2R-CMI required Certified Healthcare Interpreter from the CCHI (Certified Commission for Healthcare Interpreters) or Certified Medical Interpreter from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters. - Time Frame: 1 Year

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care For You

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.


• 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure


• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)


• Caregiver Leave


• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.