Job Summary:

The Spanish Interpreter Specialist will serve as a cultural advocate for Hispanic families and patients and will interpret during medical discussions in the inpatient, outpatient and Emergency Departments. Responsibilities will include assisting with population management of Spanish patients, assisting with scheduling in person interpreters for appointments, attending and interpreting for 3-4 medical appointments per day, and translating Upstate documents when needed. The Spanish Interpreter will also assist with office tasks when needed, including phone and email correspondence and paying invoices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree and a minimum of three years of Medical Interpreting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Tested proficiency in Spanish and English and Medical Interpreter professional training required. Final candidates may be subject to a proficiency test. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with translating documents and employee management preferred. Medical Terminology training preferred.

Work Days:

Monday-Friday, hours may vary depending on need.

Message to Applicants:

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.