Clinical Interpreter
On-site · Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Summary
Clinical Interpreter provides interpretation between UAMS staff and Spanish-speaking patients/families while in hospital, clinics, or procedural areas; translates written materials and patient education documents between English and Spanish; ensures confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; supports LEP patients with clear, patient-centered communication; may float within the assigned service line and assist with scheduling, registration, and navigation of healthcare services in the preferred language; uses phone, video remote interpreting (VRI), and in-person interpretation to facilitate diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, procedures, and informed consent; adheres to national standards for healthcare interpreting and maintains interpreter certifications and continuing education.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree OR High School diploma/GED plus four (4) years medical interpreting experience
- Must pass a language proficiency test administered through UAMS during the interview process
- Complete 40 hours of Bridging the Gap medical proficiency training and obtain National Certification within one year of hire
- Must be fluent in Spanish and English (Read, Write, and Speak) and proficiently interpret and translate from English to Spanish and/or Spanish to English
- Certified as a medical/health care interpreter and/or proven medical interpreting proficiency
Desired Qualifications
- Certified medical interpreter
- Spanish-English proficiency
- National Certification
- Bridging the Gap medical proficiency training
- Proficient in medical terminology (English/Spanish)
- Language proficiency test
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
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