Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Spanish Medical Interpreter to join our team. The ideal candidate will facilitate communication between healthcare providers and Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring accurate and effective language interpretation during medical consultations, procedures, and treatments. This role is crucial in providing equitable and quality healthcare services to our diverse patient population.
Key Responsibilities:
· All Interpreting for Spanish speaking patients this includes but is not limited to interpreting for patients during their office visits with the Physicians and other providers
· Interpreting at the front office to help patients with any needs such as checking in and checking out
· Scheduling appointments, helping patients with paperwork as needed
· Answering incoming calls as well as placing calls to patients for other departments
· Rescheduling clinics for physicians and providers
· Filling in at the front desk as needed
· Filling in for the Hand Clinic Coordinator as needed
· Translating documents from English to Spanish
Qualifications:
· Fluency in both Spanish and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in both languages.
· Certification as a Medical Interpreter (CCHI or NBCMI) or eligibility to test for certification preferred but not required.
· Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare practices.
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced medical environment.
Education:
· High school diploma or equivalent required.
· Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Spanish, Linguistics, Healthcare) preferred but not required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Ability to Commute:
- Fayetteville, AR 72703 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fayetteville, AR 72703: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person