You’ll need
Certifications
Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) credential preferred
Qualifications
✓Strong bilingual communication skills and fluency in medical terminology
✓Proficiency in basic computer and technology use
✓Ability to exercise critical thinking and sound judgment in fast-paced environments
✓Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
✓Commitment to equity, cultural sensitivity, and patient advocacy
✓Work Environment
✓The work involves providing medical interpretation to patients and care teams via video teleconferencing
✓It is not in-person within hospitals and clinics
✓100% In-office environment
✓Fast-paced clinical setting requiring adaptability and responsiveness
✓Physical requirements: Light level activity
Prior Video Remote Interpretation experience preferred
New Colorado travel contracts paying $1,100+/wk
Weekly. Verified links and pay changes. No account.
Full employer posting
Fixed schedule, e.g., Monday-Friday 8 am – 5 pm with standard breaks. Work will be performed at the UCHealth Auxiliary Support Building, 2450 East Peoria St, Aurora CO 80014 Candidates will need to pass a language proficiency test administered by UCHealth MUST BE A FLUENT SPANISH SPEAKER
- The Video Remote Medical Interpreter serves as a communication bridge between patients and healthcare professionals. This role provides accurate, culturally appropriate interpretation through video remote interpretation for individuals who are non-English speaking, deaf, or hard of hearing, ensuring understanding of medical information, treatment plans, and services. Key Responsibilities
- Provide real-time video remote interpretation between patients, families, and healthcare providers in the patient’s preferred language
- Accurately interpret medical terminology, including anatomy, procedures, and medications
- Support effective communication in both clinical and non-clinical settings
- Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with all patient privacy policies
- Assist with translation of written documents, as needed
- Act as a trusted cultural and linguistic resource for care teams
- MUST BE A FLUENT SPANISH SPEAKER
- Successful completion of a medical interpreter competency assessment (to be administered by UCHealth)
- Completion of 40-hour medical interpreter training program (example: "Bridging the Gap")
- Minimum of 2 years of medical interpretation experience
- Prior Video Remote Interpretation experience
- Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) credential Skills & Competencies
- Strong bilingual communication skills and fluency in medical terminology
- Proficiency in basic computer and technology use
- Ability to exercise critical thinking and sound judgment in fast-paced environments
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Commitment to equity, cultural sensitivity, and patient advocacy Work Environment
- The work involves providing medical interpretation to patients and care teams via video teleconferencing. It is not in-person within hospitals and clinics.
- 100% In-office environment
- Fast-paced clinical setting requiring adaptability and responsiveness
- Physical
Light level activity
About the role
The Video Remote Medical Interpreter serves as a communication bridge between patients and healthcare professionals. This role provides accurate, culturally appropriate interpretation through video remote interpretation for individuals who are non-English speaking, deaf, or hard of hearing, ensuring understanding of medical information, treatment plans, and services.