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English Spanish Medical Interpreter
tlaquiltenango,MOR
Summary
Detail-oriented Spanish Medical Interpreter with expertise in real-time interpretation, cultural sensitivity, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to enhancing patient understanding and ensuring confidential communication in healthcare settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Medical Interpreter
AMN Healthcare
09.2023 - 05.2026
- Provided real-time interpretation services during medical consultations, enhancing patient comprehension and care.
- Enhanced patient understanding by providing accurate and timely translations during medical appointments.
- Facilitated clear communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers to ensure accurate understanding.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Assisted in translating medical documents and patient information to improve service delivery and compliance.
- Collaborated with medical staff to develop effective communication strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Utilized language proficiency to bridge cultural gaps, fostering trust and rapport with patients.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients.
- Provided interpretation services during telemedicine consultations, enabling remote access to critical healthcare services for Spanish-speaking patients.
- Developed educational materials in Spanish to help non-English speaking patients better understand their diagnoses and treatment options.
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations during all interpretation sessions.
- Bridged language barriers, allowing Spanish-speaking patients to have equal access to healthcare services.
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Akorbi Workforce Solutions
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Maintained patient confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations during all interpretation sessions.
- Trained new interpreters on effective communication techniques and best practices in medical settings.
- Utilized language proficiency to bridge cultural gaps, fostering trust and rapport with patients.
- Enhanced patient understanding by providing accurate and timely translations during medical appointments.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases, providing valuable insights from a linguistics perspective.
- Provided interpretation services during telemedicine consultations, enabling remote access to critical healthcare services for Spanish-speaking patients.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Developed educational materials in Spanish to help non-English speaking patients better understand their diagnoses and treatment options.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Tecnologico De Zacatepec
Zacatepec, Morelos, Mexico 05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Plastics Processing Engineering
University of Massachusetts
Lowell, Massachusetts 05.2001 -
Skills
Medical interpretation
Spanish fluency
English fluency
Real-time interpretation
Medical terminology
Telemedicine services
Patient confidentiality
HIPAA compliance
Cultural sensitivity
Healthcare communication
Medical ethics
Healthcare systems
Anatomy
Training new interpreters
Memory retention
Empathy and sensitivity
Healthcare communication
Timeline
Spanish Medical Interpreter
AMN Healthcare
09.2023 - 05.2026
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Akorbi Workforce Solutions
11.2019 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Tecnologico De Zacatepec
05.2001 -
Associate of Applied Science - Plastics Processing Engineering
University of Massachusetts
05.2001 -