# English - Spanish Medically Certified Interpreter in San Diego **Company**: Focus Interpreting **Location**: San Diego, California **Job type**: contract **Salary**: Paid per assignment / per hour **Category**: Healthcare **Industry**: Healthcare **Apply**: https://apply.workable.com/j/0E67990723?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_65166d6b-df7 ## Description Focus Interpreting is seeking an English - Spanish Medically Certified Interpreter to join our team in San Diego. In this vital role, you will provide professional interpreting services in medical settings, ensuring effective communication between English-speaking healthcare professionals and Spanish-speaking patients to support quality patient care. Responsibilities: - Facilitate communication during medical appointments, accurately interpreting conversations to ensure that patients understand their medical conditions, treatment plans, and healthcare options. - Translate medical terminology and documentation with precision while assisting healthcare providers in delivering clear and informative care. - Adhere to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations, maintaining patient privacy at all times. - Prepare for assignments by reviewing relevant medical documents and familiarizing yourself with specific terminology related to the patient’s condition. - Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated on medical terminology and interpreter best practices. Requirements: - Fluency in both English and Spanish, with exceptional oral and written communication skills. - A valid Medical Certification for Spanish interpretation is required. - Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology and healthcare processes. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse patient populations. - Prior experience in medical interpreting is preferred. Benefits: - Paid per assignment / per hour. ## Skills ### Required - English - Spanish - Medical Certification for Spanish interpretation - medical terminology - interpreter best practices - Interpreting ### Nice to have - prior experience in medical interpreting --- Source: [Apply at apply.workable.com](https://apply.workable.com/j/0E67990723?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)