Medical Interpreter - Spanish

Are you fluent in Spanish and have a passion for healthcare and helping others? Duke University is seeking a skilled Medical Interpreter to join our team. As a Medical Interpreter, you will play a crucial role in providing language support to our Spanish-speaking patients, ensuring effective communication and understanding between patients and healthcare providers. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is fluent in Spanish, has experience in medical interpretation, and is committed to providing exceptional care to our diverse patient population. If you are a compassionate and empathetic individual with a strong understanding of medical terminology, we would love to have you on our team. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients at Duke University.

1. Provide interpretation services for Spanish-speaking patients during medical appointments, procedures, and consultations.
2. Facilitate effective communication and understanding between patients, healthcare providers, and other staff members.
3. Interpret medical terminology and explain it in an easily understandable way for patients.
4. Advocate for the needs and concerns of Spanish-speaking patients and ensure they receive appropriate care.
5. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards while interpreting.
6. Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure accurate and complete interpretation.
7. Keep detailed records of interpretation services provided.
8. Continuously improve language skills and cultural competency to better serve patients.
9. Attend trainings and meetings related to medical interpretation and healthcare.
10. Build and maintain positive relationships with patients, coworkers, and other stakeholders.
11. Adapt to different communication styles and cultural backgrounds of patients.
12. Stay up-to-date with medical terminology and procedures.
13. Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and professionalism in all interactions.
14. Follow all protocols and guidelines related to medical interpretation.
15. Participate in quality improvement efforts and provide feedback for program development.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Medical Interpreter - Spanish in Durham, NC, USA is between $46,000 and $57,000 per year. This can vary depending on factors such as experience, education, and employer. Some employers may also offer additional benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and bonuses.

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric power industrialist James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment and the institution changed its name to honor his deceased father, Washington Duke. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres (3,500 hectares) on three contiguous sub-campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. The West Campus—designed largely by architect Julian Abele—incorporates Gothic architecture with the 210-foot (64-meter) Duke Chapel at the campus' center and highest point of elevation, is adjacent to the Medical Center. East Campus, 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) away, home to all first-years, contains Georgian-style architecture. The university administers two concurrent schools in Asia, Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore (established in 2005) and Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, China (established in 2013).