Spanish Medical Interpreter - Trained, Full-Time

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Trained Medical Interpreter (Spanish) to provide accurate interpretation for LEP patients and clinical staff in a full-time day shift setting at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA.

The role supports cross-cultural communication, preserves medical records through verbatim interpretation, and ensures clear conveyance of medical terminology and patient needs in the hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year experience in human or health services.
• Ability to adhere to interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation between LEP patients and hospital staff.
• Educate patients and staff on culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices relevant to the encounter.
• Act as a conduit of information for clinical services, including medical terminology and support services for LEP patients.
• Inform LEP patients about the interpreter's role and limitations.
• Serve as a cultural mediator to enhance communication between patients and clinicians.
• Explain hospital resources and office protocols to clinicians and patients and make referrals as appropriate.

Skills

Interpreting

Bilingual Spanish-English

Active listening

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Trained Medical Interpreter (Spanish) to provide accurate interpretation for LEP patients and clinical staff in a full-time day shift setting at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA.

The role supports cross-cultural communication, preserves medical records through verbatim interpretation, and ensures clear conveyance of medical terminology and patient needs in the hospital environment.