Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, professional, and bilingual Spanish Medical Interpreter to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a communication bridge between Spanish-speaking patients and our medical providers, ensuring accurate and effective communication throughout each patient's visit. Your work will help provide high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
Key Responsibilities
• Interpret conversations accurately and impartially between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers during medical appointments.
• Facilitate clear communication regarding medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions.
• Translate written documents and correspondence from English to Spanish and Spanish to English as needed.
• Assist with transcribing and translating medical forms, patient education materials, and other documents.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA regulations and organizational privacy policies.
• Handle protected health information (PHI) securely and ensure all patient information is kept confidential.
• Communicate with empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity while remaining neutral during all interactions.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and administrative staff to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Follow all clinic policies and procedures related to patient privacy, documentation, and interpreter ethics.
Qualifications
• Fluency in both Spanish and English (spoken and written) is required.
• Previous medical interpreting experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology in both English and Spanish.
• Understanding of HIPAA regulations and the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and accuracy in a healthcare setting.
• Medical interpreter certification is preferred but not required.
Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
Schedule
• Monday - Friday
• 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM CST
• Unpaid lunch break 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CST
If you are passionate about helping patients overcome language barriers while protecting patient privacy and ensuring they receive quality healthcare, we encourage you to apply.