Medical Interpreter jobs in Irving, TX
Medical Interpreter conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients, and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Being a Medical Interpreter advises medical personnel about any cultural issues that might impact patient care. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Additionally, Medical Interpreter may be required to translate written documents. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. Requires fluency in one or more languages in addition to English. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May require Translation certificate. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Interpreter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Interpreter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Spanish Medical Interpreter
- Children's Health
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Plano, TX
FULL_TIME
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Job Title & Specialty Area: Spanish Medical Interpreter - Part time
Department: Language Access
Location: Plano, TX
Shift: Various
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.
How You’ll Be Successful
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 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 within 1 Year of hire Required
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
- 1 Month Ago
Sr.,Medical Interpreter - 3rd shift
- Parkland Health and Hospital System (PHHS)
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
- Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the many other areas of healthcare administration and support, everyone at Parkland wor...
- 1 Month Ago
Spanish Medical Interpreter - Dallas, TX - PRN (As Needed)
- Children's Health
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
- Job Title & Specialty Area: Spanish Medical Interpreter - PRN (As Needed) Department: Language Access Services Location: Dallas, TX Shift: Various Job Type: On-Site Why Children’s Health? At Children'...
- Just Posted
Spanish Interpreter
- VLS Lang
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Dallas, TX
PART_TIME,CONTRACTOR
- We are looking for fluent Spanish speakers for immediate start for as-needed freelance interpretation jobs in the area surrounding Dallas, TX.The work involves interpreting for limited English-speakin...
- 1 Day Ago
Sign Language Interpreter Flex
- PRPL
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
- Sign Language Interpreter Flex Under the supervision of the Communication Center Manager, the Interpreter will provide high quality professional American Sign Language interpreting through video in a ...
- 16 Days Ago
Sign Language Interpreter Community
- PRPL
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Dallas, TX
FULL_TIME
- Sign Language Interpreter Community Under the supervision of the Communication Center Manager, the Interpreter will provide high quality professional American Sign Language interpreting through video ...
- 17 Days Ago
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Korean Translator
- Kelly Services
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Dallas, TX
- Job Description Job Description Full-Time/Part-Time Work from Home Language Interpreter We are hiring work-from-home Lan...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
ASL (American Sign Language) Remote Interpreter
- Propio Language Services
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Dallas, TX
- At Propio Language Services we are closing language gap by connecting people anywhere and anytime through innovative tec...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
ASL (American Sign Language) Remote Interpreter
- Propio Language Services
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Garland, TX
- At Propio Language Services we are closing language gap by connecting people anywhere and anytime through innovative tec...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Japanese to English Translator - Executive Assistance Analyst
- 7-Eleven
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Irving, TX
- KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: • Translation of executive communication materials used between SEI and 7&i/SEJ. • Coord...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Experienced Remote Spanish / English Interpreter.
- Alfa Systems
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Dallas, TX
- Job Description Job Description Job Title Over the Phone Interpretation (Independent contractor 1099) Language combinati...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Over The Phone Spanish / English Interpreter.
- Alfa Systems
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Fort Worth, TX
- Job Description Job Description Job Title Over the Phone Interpretation (Independent contractor 1099) Language combinati...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Translator/Interpreter
- Teneo Linguistics Company
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Arlington, TX
- Teneo Linguistics Company is seeking a skilled Translator/Interpreter to join our dynamic team. As a Translator/Interpre...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
English/Spanish Interpreter
- AEG
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Arlington, TX
- In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete ...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Irving, Texas
Irving is a principal city in Dallas County in the U.S. state of Texas and it is also an inner ring suburb of the city of Dallas. According to a 2017 estimate from the United States Census Bureau, the city population was 240,373 making it the thirteenth-most populous city in Texas and 93rd most populous city in the U.S. The city of Irving is part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Irving includes the Las Colinas community, one of the first master-planned developments in the United States and once the largest mixed-use development in the Southwest with a land area of more than 12,000 acres (4,...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Medical Interpreter jobs
$44,255 to $55,002
Irving, Texas area prices
were up 2.2% from a year ago
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