Spanish Medical Interpreter

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

. Facilitate communication between limited-English-proficiency speakers, deaf or hard-of-hearing patients and families, and medical center staff through accurate, comprehensive, professional interpreting in person, by phone, or by video remote .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeAtlanta • Georgia • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates proficiency in medical interpretation and translation, ensuring effective communication between limited-English-proficiency speakers and healthcare providers. Possesses strong cultural advocacy skills and a thorough understanding of medical terminology in both English and the target language.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medical InterpretationWritten TranslationCultural AdvocacyHealthcare TerminologyPediatric Experience

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Medical InterpretationWritten TranslationCultural AdvocacyHealthcare TerminologyNon-Verbal CommunicationComprehension CuesFirst-Person InterpretingThird-Person InterpretingPerformance Improvement RecordingDevelopmental Level Adaptation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCultural SensitivityAdaptabilityProfessionalismEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Medical Interpreters Skills AssessmentTraining or Certificate in Interpretation/TranslationRID CertificationNAD Credential

Industry Keywords

Limited-English-ProficiencyDeaf or Hard-of-HearingPatient CareHealthcare SettingMulti-Disciplinary Provider TeamClinical CompetenciesHealth LiteracyCultural BeliefsSocial NormsPediatric Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate communication between limited-English-proficiency speakers, deaf or hard-of-hearing patients and families, and medical center staff through accurate, comprehensive, professional interpreting in person, by phone, or by video remote
Support safe patient care and promote a safe environment at Children’s
Render accurate and complete interpretation between patients/families and providers
Adhere to recognized medical interpreter ethics codes
Provide limited, accurate written translation in English and the target language for discharge instructions and patient-specific information
Record patient/family interpreted encounters consistently to support performance improvement
Interpret at the patient/family’s level of understanding, recognizing non-verbal communication, cultural patterns, and health-literacy needs
Use first-person and third-person interpreting as appropriate
Identify comprehension cues and clarify meaning across cultural, social, and linguistic differences
Manage encounter tone, spatial configuration, communication flow, and potential patient discomfort
Adapt interpretation to meaning, context, situational, and developmental levels
Convey relevant non-verbal communication cues to providers
Use culturally appropriate behavior and appropriate clarification or interjection
Complete annual clinical competencies
Participate in continuous learning and professional growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Interpreter in a healthcare or health related setting
Pediatric experience preferred
Experience interpreting for a multi-disciplinary provider team
Experience with written translation preferred
Must pass the medical interpreters skills assessment administered by a third party such as ALTA or another Children’s approved medical interpreting certifying body
High school diploma or equivalent required
Associate degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
Training or Certificate in Interpretation/Translation or a related field from an accredited institution or program preferred within 30 days of hire (minimum 40 hours preferred)
Demonstrates proficiency in both English and target language required
Understands and verbalizes medical terminology and disease processes in English and target language
Knowledge of cultural advocacy, dialectal differences, cultural beliefs and healthcare-related social norms
For Sign Language Interpreters Only: Certified member of RID via NIC or credentialed by NAD or another RID-recognized certification, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law