Spanish Medical Interpreter

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Do you want to be part of a mission to Make Life Better for Children?

• Job Title & Specialty Area: Spanish Medical Interpreter
• Department: Language Access
• Location: Dallas, TX
• Shift: Various
• Job Type: On‑Site

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting‑edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well‑being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

This role involves accurately interpreting health care information to and from Spanish‑speaking patients/families and health care providers, via face‑to‑face, phone, or video, as well as supporting other specialties involved in patient care.

• Accurately interpret medical and health care information / instructions from physicians, nurses, or other health care staff to Spanish‑speaking patients/families in consecutive or simultaneous mode, following the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care and department standards.
• Assist in obtaining patient/family signatures where appropriate and provide information regarding health‑care related cultural issues/needs to hospital staff to foster sensitivity.
• Manage and maintain accurate records for each encounter in the Language Access Services EPIC scheduling system.
• Assist with varying departmental activities and projects as requested by leadership and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Provide occasional services outside of normal working hours on an as‑needed basis and/or for staff meetings and continuous education.
• Meet physical and non‑physical demands as outlined in the job description – an essential function of this role.

At least 1 year of job‑related experience or a bachelor’s degree in Interpretation/Translation is required.

• High school diploma or equivalent – Required
• Two‑year Associate’s degree or equivalent experience – Preferred
• 40‑hour or more of healthcare, community, or legal interpreter training – Preferred

Certified Healthcare Interpreter from the CCHI (Certified Commission for Healthcare Interpreters) or Certified Medical Interpreter from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters – 1 year required.

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities, and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4–10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment‑related activity.

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