Spanish Interpreter

Job Title & Specialty Area: Spanish Interpreter

Department: Language Access

Location: Dallas

Shift: Full Time Shifts Vary

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

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.

Summary:

This job is responsible for the accurate interpretation via face to face, phone or video of health care information to and from Spanish-speaking patients/patient families and health care providers as well as other specialties involved in patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately interprets medical and health care information/instructions from physicians, nurses or other health care staff to Spanish-speaking patients/families in consecutive or simultaneous mode by following the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care and department's established standards.
• Assists in obtaining patients/families' signature where appropriate; and provides information regarding health care related cultural issues/needs of Spanish-speaking patients/families to hospital staff to develop sensitivity.
• Manages and keeps accurate information for each encounter in the Language Access Services EPIC scheduling system.
• Assists with varying departmental activities and projects as requested by department's leadership; and performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Provides occasional services outside of normal working hours on as-needed basis and/or for staff meetings and continuous education. Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of this job.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year Job related experience or Bachelor's degree in Interpretation/Translation Required

EDUCATION

• 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

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• 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

• Candidates must successfully complete a phone screening and a skills assessment to demonstrate proficiency in medical-level interpretation

A Place Where You Belong

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.

Holistic Benefits – How We'll Care for You:

• 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.

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.