Interpreter- Spanish

Valleywise Health System • Phoenix, AZ

10d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Manager of Language and International Programs and the Supervisor of Language Services, the Interpreter provides accurate face-to-face, telephonic, and video interpretation from English into Spanish and vice versa. The role interprets medical and nonmedical information for physicians, other healthcare providers, and staff serving patients, their families, or other community members who cannot speak or understand English, when specifically required by the provider. The Interpreter also conducts sight translations of basic healthcare documents by orally translating their content.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Bilingual Assistant course or another accredited language interpretation certification program.
• Reading, writing, and speaking proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish as spoken in the Southwestern US.
• Acute knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity and the language of targeted populations.
• Current knowledge of medical terminology in English and Spanish, interpretation techniques, interviewing, and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and cultural competence skills.
• Maintain high skill, proficiency, and professionalism when interpreting.
• Maintain a high degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Spanish, Language, or Bilingual Education.
• Up to one year of healthcare interpretation experience demonstrating an understanding of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Certification through an accredited language interpretation certification program, such as the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters or the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate face-to-face, telephonic, and video interpretation between English and Spanish for medical and nonmedical information.
• Interpret for physicians, healthcare providers, and staff serving patients, families, and community members who cannot speak or understand English, when specifically required by the provider.
• Conduct sight translations of basic healthcare documents by orally translating their content.

What This Job Offers

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