Healthcare Management Associates
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CERTIFIED Bilingual Spanish Interpreter/Translator
- Company
- Healthcare Management Associates
- Opportunity type
- Curated Industry Job
- Location
- Long Beach, CA, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full Time
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About this opportunity
Certified Medical Interpreter – Spanish
We are seeking a Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter to join our team. The ideal candidate will be professional, compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing accurate and effective communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
Requirements
- Current certification required through one of the following:
- NBCMI – National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (CMI)
- CCHI – Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
- Fluency in both Spanish and English
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to accurately interpret medical information without adding, omitting, or changing information
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements
- Previous healthcare or medical interpreting experience preferred
- Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to navigate electronic medical records and other computer-based systems
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
Responsibilities
- Provide professional Spanish-English interpretation for patients, physicians, and medical staff
- Interpret during medical appointments, examinations, procedures, and follow-up visits
- Accurately communicate medical terminology, instructions, questions, and responses
- Assist patients and providers with effective communication throughout the patient’s visit
- Ensure required authorization is obtained for workers’ compensation patients prior to providing interpreting services, as applicable
- Coordinate with office staff, providers, adjusters, and other parties regarding workers’ compensation authorization requirements
- Maintain accurate documentation and records related to interpretation services and authorizations
- Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times
- Work collaboratively with healthcare providers and office staff
- Utilize Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, electronic medical records, and other computer systems as required
Schedule
Full-Time & Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 4-8 hours per day
Locations
Positions are available in:
- Los Angeles County
Join Our Team
If you are a Certified Medical Interpreter who is passionate about helping patients receive quality care, ensuring clear communication, and providing excellent support to healthcare providers and patients, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person