Spanish-Speaking Healthcare Interpreter — Medical Benefits

Good Shepherd Health Care; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 33,351 - 48,271; Full time

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care in Hermiston, Oregon, seeks a bilingual interpreter to provide Spanish-English translation and interpretation for patients, families, and staff. Primary duties include accurate communication, ensuring patient understanding, and supporting confidentiality in a busy clinic environment.

Required: high school diploma or GED, fluency in Spanish and English, and health care interpreter certification within 6 months; preferred: associate degree or technical training.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
• High school diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.
• Qualified Health Care Interpreter certification required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation and interpreter services (written and oral) to Spanish-speaking patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and verify patient understanding of instructions.
• Perform other clerical and related duties as assigned; support department policies.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish and English

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree (preferred)

Job description

Good Shepherd Health Care in Hermiston, Oregon, seeks a bilingual interpreter to provide Spanish-English translation and interpretation for patients, families, and staff. Primary duties include accurate communication, ensuring patient understanding, and supporting confidentiality in a busy clinic environment.

Required: high school diploma or GED, fluency in Spanish and English, and health care interpreter certification within 6 months; preferred: associate degree or technical training.