Spanish Spoken Language Healthcare Interpreter

Fairview Health Services•St. Paul, MN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Fairview is seeking a Spanish Spoken Language Healthcare Interpreter to join their team. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position working 80 hours per pay period. The role involves providing accurate and culturally responsive interpretation services to support communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers across various care settings, aiming to ensure equitable access to high-quality care. While the position offers flexibility in work location based on operational needs, candidates should be comfortable in a dynamic healthcare environment and adaptable to diverse patient care interactions. The Spanish Health Care Interpreter - Spoken Language role provides virtual language access for all stakeholders in healthcare encounters by offering meaningful language services and supporting effective, equitable communication via virtual platforms. Demonstrated fluency in at least one source language to at least one other target language is required. Employees providing remote services must meet and maintain home office requirements for HIPAA compliance and will be required to sign a Remote Work from Home (RWH) Agreement and adhere to department-outlined workspace requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of 40 hours of formal training (ex: Bridging the Gap or The Community Interpreter or Certificate from accredited post-secondary organization
2 years Remote Healthcare Interpreting or 1 year Remote Health Care Interpreting and 1 year Onsite Medical Interpreting
Must provide proof of appropriate work area setup in compliance with RWH agreement
Minnesota Department of Health Spoken Language Interpreter Roster Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

A.A./A.S. Interpreting or Related Field
5 years Combination of Medical and Remote Healthcare Interpreting
Nationally Recognized and Accredited Interpreting Certification Upon Hire

Responsibilities

Interpret accurately and completely, conveying the content and spirit of the original message, taking into consideration the cultural context that is responsive to the demands of the situation.
Has proven understanding of basic healthcare terminology and physical anatomy
Ability to use both consecutive and simultaneous interpreting skills when appropriate
Manage set-up and flow of communication to promote communicative autonomy
Facilitate communication across cultural differences and alerts all parties to significant cultural or linguistic disparities that may significantly impact outcomes
Maintain confidentiality and understand the interpreter scope of practice
Adheres to NCIHC Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice.