Spanish Healthcare Interpreter

Hello! Are you a fluent Spanish speaker with a passion for helping others? Atrium Health is seeking a skilled Healthcare Interpreter to join our team and provide crucial language support to our Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare professionals. As a Healthcare Interpreter, you will play a vital role in ensuring effective communication and providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. If you have exceptional interpreting skills, a deep understanding of healthcare terminology, and a strong commitment to providing compassionate care, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

1. Provide interpretation services: The Healthcare Interpreter will be responsible for providing accurate interpretation services between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare professionals. This includes interpreting medical terminology, instructions, and conversations in both directions.
2. Facilitate effective communication: The incumbent will play a vital role in ensuring effective communication between patients, healthcare professionals, and other staff members. This includes communicating important medical information, scheduling appointments, and relaying patient concerns.
3. Ensure cultural competency: The Healthcare Interpreter will be expected to have a deep understanding of cultural nuances and be able to navigate between different cultural backgrounds in order to facilitate effective communication and provide culturally sensitive care.
4. Maintain confidentiality: The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to all HIPAA regulations while interpreting for patients and healthcare professionals.
5. Collaborate with healthcare team: The Healthcare Interpreter will work closely with the healthcare team to provide language support and assist in delivering high-quality care to patients. This includes attending team meetings, providing updates on patient care, and collaborating on treatment plans.
6. Document interpretation services: The incumbent will be responsible for accurately documenting all interpretation services provided during each patient encounter. This includes maintaining records and reports as required by the healthcare facility.
7. Stay updated on medical terminology: The Healthcare Interpreter will be expected to stay updated on medical terminology and procedures in both Spanish and English to ensure accurate interpretation.
8. Provide cultural education: The incumbent will be responsible for providing cultural education and guidance to healthcare professionals to promote cultural competence and enhance patient care.
9. Remain professional and respectful: The Healthcare Interpreter will maintain a professional and respectful demeanor at all times, while also showing empathy and compassion towards patients.
10. Attend training and development programs: The incumbent will be expected to attend training and development programs to enhance their interpretation skills and stay updated on healthcare practices and policies.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Spanish Healthcare Interpreter in Charlotte, NC, USA is $37,000 to $63,000 per year. However, salaries may vary depending on factors such as experience, education, and employer. Some professionals in this field may also receive additional benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Atrium Health, formerly Carolinas HealthCare System, is a not for profit hospital network which operates hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, urgent care centers, and medical practices in the American states of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.