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Spanish Medical Interpreter

Mililani, HI · On-site

We are currently seeking qualified Spanish Medical Interpreters to support a client by providing professional interpretation services within a healthcare setting. Linguists will facilitate accurate ...

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Spanish Medical Interpreter

West Valley City, UT

$22.98 - $35/hr

Interpret medical and general information with the highest degree of accuracy and completeness in consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation modes for patients, families, and Intermountain ...

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Spanish Medical Interpreter

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

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UCHealth

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Aurora, CO · On-site

$24.11 - $36.17/hr

Provides medical interpretation for patients, staff and guests who are non-English speaking, deaf, or hard of hearing, to help communication with healthcare professionals. Responsibilities : * Acts ...

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Spanish Medical Interpreter

Park City, UT · On-site

$22.98 - $35/hr

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How much do spanish medical jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for spanish medical in the United States is $24.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Spanish medical interpreter?

A Spanish Medical Interpreter is a professional who facilitates communication between Spanish-speaking patients and English-speaking healthcare providers. They accurately translate spoken and sometimes written information to ensure patients fully understand medical diagnoses, procedures, and treatment plans. Their role is crucial in preventing misunderstandings that could impact patient care and outcomes. These interpreters are trained in medical terminology and ethics to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in sensitive healthcare settings.

What are some common challenges faced by Spanish medical interpreters and how can they be addressed?

Spanish Medical Interpreters often encounter challenges such as accurately conveying complex medical terminology, managing emotionally charged situations, and maintaining neutrality between patients and healthcare providers. Addressing these challenges involves ongoing professional development, familiarity with medical vocabulary in both languages, and strong interpersonal skills. Interpreters also benefit from support within multidisciplinary teams and clear protocols for handling sensitive scenarios, ensuring both effective communication and patient comfort.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Spanish medical interpreter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Spanish Medical Interpreter, you need fluency in both Spanish and English, a strong understanding of medical terminology, and often a relevant certification such as CMI or CHI. Familiarity with interpretation equipment, HIPAA regulations, and hospital information systems is also important. Excellent listening skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies ensure accurate communication between patients and healthcare providers, improving patient outcomes and reducing the risk of errors.

What is the difference between Spanish Medical vs Medical Interpreter?

AspectSpanish MedicalMedical Interpreter
CredentialsMedical certification, language proficiency testsLanguage proficiency, certification in medical interpretation
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare settingsHealthcare facilities, community health programs
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, hospitals, clinicsMedical institutions, interpretation agencies

Spanish Medical typically refers to healthcare professionals with medical training who speak Spanish, such as bilingual nurses or doctors. Medical Interpreter focuses on facilitating communication between patients and healthcare providers without providing medical advice. Both roles require language skills, but their primary functions differ within healthcare settings.

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Infographic showing various Spanish Medical job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,625 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Lexington Medical Center

West Columbia, SC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Lexington Medical Center rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 105 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

508th of 1,065 rated hospitals

Job description

Be the Bridge. Be the Voice. Be Part of Our Mission.

Your language has the power to make a difference in the lives of our patients and families.

LH Careers - Onsite, Not Remote

Full Time 
Rotating 
Variable - AM/PM Shifts


Sign-On Bonus: $7,500 

*Potential Relocation Assistance Eligible

  • Minimum 1 year of Spanish medical interpreter experience required
  • CCHI certification preferred but not required at time of hire

At Lexington Health, our interpreters do more than translate words. They help patients understand their care, ask questions, make informed decisions and feel confident navigating their healthcare journey.

As a Spanish Medical Interpreter, you will be an important part of the care team, helping bridge language and communication needs while providing compassionate, accurate and professional interpretation during some of life's most important moments.

If you are an experienced Spanish medical interpreter who believes in the importance of compassionate communication, cultural understanding and exceptional patient care, we want you on our team.

Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.

Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state's first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer's care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.

Job Summary

A Spoken Language Interpreter is an employee of Lexington Medical Center who facilitates communication of spoken messages between LEP patients and visitors and LMC staff and providers. An interpreter  combines the ability to facilitate understanding with both cultural and linguistic barriers while adhering to the role of the interpreter. An interpreter provides sight-translation of appropriate materials as admissible according to the conventions of medical interpreting to enhance patients' and families' comprehension of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year of experience as a medical interpreter
Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
Required Certifications/Licensure: Nationally certified at the time of hire or must obtain certification within the first year of employment (Spoken Language Interpreters must be nationally certified through the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
Required Training: Must complete or have completed Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter specific proficiency testing and training upon hire.

Essential Functions
  • Demonstrate outstanding listening, analytical and short-term memory skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent language skills in both English and another language.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional codes of conduct covering confidentiality, informed consent and privacy.
  • Provides interpretation services effectively, with accuracy of meaning through the use of medical, business, and general terminology. The communication triad may include, but is not limited to, interpretation for patients, family members, visitors, LEP employees of LMC, and any person providing care or treatment on behalf of LMC and its affiliates.
  • Follows the guidelines of the National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare (NCIHC).
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provides sight-translation when needed and appropriate of pertinent materials for patients and families.
  • Serves as a cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between staff and patients or family members.
  • Monitors language and interpreting skills, takes initiative to maintain and improve as necessary and stays abreast of linguistic meanings and regional variances of both languages.
  • Participates in Continuing Education opportunities to maintain certification.
  • Monitors, accepts and responds to requests through ServiceHub.
  • Culturally sensitive and able to adapt to adverse situations, handle high pressure or emotionally intense scenarios.
  • Able to travel to other LMC facilities.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our benefit eligible employees and their families:

  • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits 
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one.  LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
  • Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary
  • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary 
  • Adoption assistance
  • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness

Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

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