Spanish Medical Interpreter

Kintegra Health•Gastonia, NC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides accurate interpretation and translation of critical medical information in direct service to physicians and/or other health care providers who are seeing patients who cannot speak or understand English, when specifically required by the provider.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Spanish language proficiency

Nice To Haves

One – two years’ experience with medical interpreting preferred

Responsibilities

Precisely and accurately interprets critical medical advice and information given by the provider into equivalent terminology in the patient’s native language
Encourages communication between patient and health care team to build rapport and ensures that the listener understands the message
Assists in translating medical text from English on behalf of internal and external customers; may translate patient education information as specifically requested
Assists with patient follow-up as necessary, to include contacting patients with appointment reminders, notifying patients of lab results, and completion of medical paperwork, including but not limited to, registration documents, sliding scale and charity care applications.
Understand cultural gaps and explain any cultural gap to medical professionals that may interfere with compliance or understanding
Collaborate with Medical and Behavioral Health Teams with marketing and community outreach events
Coordinate outreach efforts by working collaboratively with community partner organizations, local churches, labor groups and other community entities
Participate in outreach, community events and other activities (internal and/or external)
Demonstrates concern for the rights, privacy and confidentiality of patients and others
Understands the urgency of customer needs and responds quickly
Demonstrates effective communication recognizing diversity among age groups, cultures, and educational levels