The University of New Mexico

Medical Interpreter

Requisition ID req32625 Working Title On-Call REACH Clinic Spanish Interpreter Position Grade 09 Position Summary

The Division of Physical Therapy is seeking an Spanish interpreters to assist at a physical therapy lab (REACH) that offers free services to uninsured and underinsured populations. 

Primary duties: The clinic operates every Thursday evening on North campus from 3:30 – 7:30PM during fall and spring semesters. 

Duties include: verbal interpretation between physical therapy students and Spanish-speaking lab participants, assisting with intake and consent forms, interpreting medical intake forms for students, and typing Spanish instructions for home exercise programs and other patient education documents. 

Applicants should be committed to attending every Thursday evening during fall and spring semesters from October through April.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Conditions of Employment Must successfully pass the UNMH Interpreter/Translator Medical Qualification Test
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure Interpreter/Translator Certificate and/or Certificate of Competency from an approved Interpreter/Translator training program.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications Minimum qualifications:

• Certified Spanish-language interpreter
• Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times
• Ability to conduct self professionally and cordially

Preferred qualifications:

• Basic understanding of medical terminology in Spanish
• Basic understanding of the healthcare system

Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department Orthopaedics Physical Therapy (497J) Employment Type Staff Staff Type On-Call Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $17.56 - $22.89 Benefits Eligible No Benefits ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required No For Best Consideration Date 14/03/2025 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement This is not eligible for remote work Application Instructions

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Resume, cover letter addressing qualifications, and Certification of Spanish-language interpreter

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