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Services may be rendered in-person, via telephone, videoconference, or other virtual means. Track ... Interpretation certification preferred.Work Experience: Relevant professional interpretation ...

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Provides accurate, and complete in-person, telephone and video interpreting services to healthcare professionals, patients and companions following department standards and National Council on ...

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... telephone language interpretation services (and relevant equipment). -Answer calls promptly and ... Spanish, both written and verbal. * 4. Prior training of medical terminology and interpreting ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for spanish telephone interpreter in the United States is $24.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Spanish telephone interpreter?

A Spanish Telephone Interpreter facilitates real-time communication between Spanish and English speakers over the phone. They listen to one language and accurately translate it into the other, ensuring clear and professional communication. This role is commonly used in healthcare, legal, customer service, and business settings. Interpreters must have strong language skills, cultural awareness, and the ability to remain neutral. The job often requires quick thinking and adherence to confidentiality standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Spanish telephone interpreter?

To thrive as a Spanish Telephone Interpreter, you need native-level fluency in both Spanish and English, strong listening skills, and a firm grasp of interpreting techniques, often supported by formal interpreter training or relevant certification. Familiarity with specialized telephone interpreting platforms and secure communication systems, such as VRI (Video Remote Interpreting) or telehealth software, is commonly required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help interpreters excel in fast-paced or emotionally charged situations. These skills ensure accurate, confidential, and efficient communication between parties, which is crucial for service quality and client satisfaction.

What are typical daily challenges encountered as a Spanish telephone interpreter?

Spanish Telephone Interpreters often face the challenge of quickly adapting to a wide range of subjects and dialects, as calls can involve anything from medical consultations to legal matters. Managing conversations where participants speak quickly, use jargon, or express strong emotions requires strong focus and composure. Working remotely also means you must handle multitasking and maintain a quiet, distraction-free environment. However, these challenges make each day different and help interpreters refine their communication skills and cultural competence. Over time, most interpreters find that navigating these situations becomes more manageable with experience and ongoing learning.

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Spanish Healthcare Interpreter I - PRN - Atrium Health Cabarrus-Concord

Advocate Aurora Health

Charlotte, NC

$24.10 - $36.15/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


Advocate Aurora Health rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 778 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

157th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Department:

11604 Enterprise Corporate - Language Services

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Various shifts including evenings, nights, holidays and weekends as needed.

Pay Range:

$24.10 - $36.15

PRN opportunity at Atrium Health Cabarrus-Concord for a Spanish Healthcare Interpreter. Must be able to pass oral/written Spanish to English, oral and written Medical Language Assessment.

Education, Experience and Certifications

  • Knowledge of medical terminology and at least 1 year prior experience in a healthcare setting is required.

  • National medical interpreter certification preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of oral/written language pair competency by successful completed an Interpreter Language Assessment required. Competition of 40-hour Medical Interpretation Training Program within 1 year of hire required.

  • High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Essential Functions

  • Proactively responds to requests for language access in a healthcare setting. This includes but is not limited to: In-person interpreting, telephone interpreting, video interpreting, basic translation.

  • Leverages the use of technology, as needed, to deliver services in a variety of different modalities. Troubleshoots basic application issues with software and customer as needed.

  • Maintains relationships with internal customers and makes key decisions regarding appropriate interpreter modalities. Strives to contain costs at all times and leverages vendor relationships as needed.

  • Interprets information regarding the patient's and family's healthcare needs. Scenarios may include patient education, appointments, discharge instructions, procedures, emergency encounters, assessments, etc.

  • Serves as a conduit to interpret as accurately and concisely as possible while considering cultural implications and idiomatic language differences.

  • Acts as a cultural broker by educating caregivers on the understanding of patient's culture in relationship to healthcare.

  • Fully abides by the healthcare system's professional conduct standards, executes job duties in an ethical manner, and follows national practice standards

  • Translates basic written information as needed and within department guidelines.

  • Serves as a cultural mediator and educate customers appropriately.

Physical Requirements
Walk requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and reaching. Must lift a minimum of 10 pounds to shoulder height. Must speak English and foreign language in simple, understandable terms, and have an intact sense of sight and hearing. Must be mobile throughout entire healthcare system. Must be able to deliver language access via in-person, telephone and video remote modalities

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

  • Incentive pay for select positions

  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

  • Paid Time Off programs

  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability

  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

  • Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.


About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.


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Advocate Healthcare, based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States, is a leading figure in the health care industry. Accessible via their official website, 'advocatehealth.com', this organization provides a wide variety of medical services and treatment options. Founded in 1995 through a merger of Evangelical Health Systems Corporation and Lutheran General HealthSystem, Advocate Healthcare has grown exponentially over the years. Now, it operates more than 400 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers, and three Level II trauma centers. Upholding their values of equality, compassion, excellence, partnership and stewardship, Advocate Healthcare's mission is centered on building lifelong relationships with patients by delivering the best health outcomes and highest level of service through an integrated approach to care and wellness.

Industry

Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US