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Medical Interpreter - Spanish Language

Atlanta, GA

Emory Healthcare
Hospitals • 10K+ employees
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$26.60 - $32.41/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Emory Healthcare rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 220 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

163rd of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Be inspired.  Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. 

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide: 

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs 
  • Family-focused benefits  
  • Wellness incentives 
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs  
  • And more

Required Certification

  • Certification - Completion of a 40-60-hour Medical Interpreter Training Program (e.g., Bridging the Gap, ALTA, Language Line Academy).
  • Location: EMORY MIDTOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

The Foreign Language Medical Interpreter provides accurate consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and their families, ensuring complete and culturally appropriate communication throughout the continuum of care.

Serving as both a language specialist and cultural liaison, the interpreter promotes understanding between patients and healthcare providers, supports equitable care delivery, and ensures adherence to regulatory requirements and professional standards. This position also participates in departmental education, documentation, and performance improvement initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIESLanguage Interpretation

  • Provide accurate interpretation during medical encounters using consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation techniques.

  • Deliver interpretation services via in-person, telephone, or video remote interpretation platforms when needed.

  • Support communication in a variety of clinical environments including surgery, trauma, mental health, palliative care, and discharge planning.

Cultural Mediation

  • Serve as a cultural liaison to bridge communication gaps between patients and healthcare teams.

  • Assist providers in understanding cultural considerations that may impact care delivery or patient decision-making.

Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate records of interpretation encounters including encounter type, duration, and service location.

  • Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA regulations, the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care, and Emory Healthcare policies.

Professional Development & Mentorship

  • Participate in continuing education, competency validation, and departmental quality improvement initiatives.

  • Mentor newly hired interpreters and participate in peer review processes.

  • Provide education and training to staff regarding language access compliance and interpreter service protocols.

Operational Support

  • Assist with interpreter scheduling and dispatch activities during low-volume periods.

  • Support the deployment, maintenance, and troubleshooting of interpretation equipment including phones, tablets, and video remote interpretation (VRI) units.

Patient & Family Support

  • Provide patient and family support by facilitating communication and navigation of care services.

  • Connect patients and families with hospital or community resources as appropriate.

  • Participate in on-call or after-hours coverage as required.

Travel

  • Travel may be required between Emory Healthcare operating units or affiliated locations.

Work Type

Onsite

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

  • Two (2) years of experience in healthcare, medical interpretation, customer service, advocacy, or a related field.

  • At least one (1) year of experience in medical interpretation.

Certification

Completion of a 40–60 hour Medical Interpreter Training Program such as:

  • Bridging the Gap

  • ALTA

  • Language Line Academy

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