Interpreter Spanish

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

A Spoken Language Interpreter facilitates communication of spoken messages between limited English proficient (LEP) patients and visitors and Lexington Medical Center staff and providers. The interpreter helps overcome cultural and linguistic barriers while adhering to the role of the interpreter. The position also provides sight-translation of appropriate materials, as permitted by medical interpreting conventions, to support patients’ and families’ understanding of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care.

The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and may require travel to other Lexington Medical Center facilities. Interpreters handle requests through ServiceHub and maintain their interpreting skills and certification through continued learning.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience as a medical interpreter.
• National certification at the time of hire, or obtain certification within the first year of employment; Spoken Language Interpreters must be nationally certified through the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI).
• Complete or have completed Bridging the Gap medical interpreter-specific proficiency testing and training upon hire.
• Outstanding listening, analytical, and short-term memory skills.
• Excellent language skills in English and another language.
• Understanding of ethical and professional codes of conduct covering confidentiality, informed consent, and privacy.
• Ability to interpret accurately using medical, business, and general terminology.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to adapt to adverse situations and handle high-pressure or emotionally intense scenarios.
• Ability to travel to other Lexington Medical Center facilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate accurate interpretation of spoken communication between LEP patients, families, visitors, employees, staff, providers, and others providing care or treatment on behalf of Lexington Medical Center and its affiliates.
• Provide sight-translation of pertinent materials for patients and families when needed and appropriate.
• Serve as a cultural mediator when necessary and appropriate to enhance communication between staff and patients or family members.
• Maintain and improve language and interpreting skills, and stay current with linguistic meanings and regional variations in both languages.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities to maintain certification.
• Monitor, accept, and respond to requests through ServiceHub.
• Follow the guidelines of the National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare (NCIHC).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits effective on day one for benefit-eligible employees.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) match plan enrollment eligibility from day one; Lexington Health matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED