Medical Interpreter - Spanish - Full time

Are you a fluent Spanish speaker with a passion for healthcare and helping others? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Duke University as a full-time Medical Interpreter. In this role, you will use your language skills to bridge the communication gap between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers, ensuring the highest quality of care for all patients. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families. We are seeking individuals with strong language proficiency, cultural competence, and a commitment to providing exceptional service. If you are a dedicated and compassionate individual with a desire to make a difference in the medical field, we encourage you to apply for this position.

1. Serve as a liaison between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers, ensuring effective communication and understanding.
2. Provide interpretation services in a medical setting, including appointments, consultations, and procedures.
3. Facilitate accurate and timely communication between patients and medical staff, including relaying important medical information and instructions.
4. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards while interpreting.
5. Demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity, considering the cultural background and beliefs of patients in the interpretation process.
6. Collaborate with medical staff to ensure accurate and appropriate communication with patients.
7. Assist in the coordination of patient care by scheduling appointments and follow-up visits.
8. Keep accurate records of interpretation services provided and maintain a log of patients served.
9. Continuously improve language proficiency and cultural knowledge through ongoing training and education.
10. Uphold the mission and values of Duke University and the healthcare organization.
11. Provide exceptional customer service to patients, families, and medical staff.
12. Communicate effectively with patients and medical staff in both English and Spanish.
13. Act as a resource for medical staff on cultural and linguistic matters.
14. Adhere to all policies and procedures related to medical interpretation.
15. Attend and participate in team meetings and trainings as required.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Medical Interpreter - Spanish - Full time in Durham, NC, USA is $46,000 - $58,000 per year.

This salary range may vary based on factors such as the specific employer, the interpreter's level of experience and education, and the demand for medical interpreters in the Durham area. Additional factors such as benefits, bonuses, and overtime pay may also impact the overall salary for a medical interpreter in this region.

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).