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Job Title: PS Medical Assistant I
Working Title: Medical Assistant Care Coordinator and Qualified Staff Interpreter
Career Progression Track: UGR
FLSA Code: Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?: Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, schedule availability 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Regular, punctual, and onsite attendance is required.
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00856 - General Pediatrics
Location: Other
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $18.50-$24.96
Close Date: 01/07/2027
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant will have a primary focus on care coordination for patients as well as Spanish interpretation services while engaged in basic healthcare activities. The Medical Assistant will serve as a qualified staff interpreter providing Spanish language interpretation, written translation and assistance in education for non-English speaking patients, their families and other internal and external customers. The Medical Assistant will provide assistance and support and will facilitate the efficient delivery of patient care as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient, with a primary focus on Spanish speaking and high-risk patients. The Medical Assistant will administer medications as directed by supervising physician and according to State Law. The Medical Assistant will also assist with administrative/clerical functions.
Care is appropriate to the population served.
This position is located at the Department of Pediatrics South Main Clinic on 3690 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Positions are designed to provide growth and professional development opportunities, including promotions within a defined career ladder.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
- 14.2% retirement contributions
- Generous paid leave time
- 11 paid Holidays per year
- 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Flex spending accounts
- University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
- Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
- Free transit on most UTA services
- Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
- Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.
Responsibilities
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Essential Functions
- Interprets communication between the staff or faculty and the Spanish speaking population. Translates written educational materials and documents in accordance with readability guidelines. (25%)
- Utilizes Spanish language skills on non-English speaking patient population. Follows up to inquire about individuals’ status, answers questions and coordinates care under direction of physicians and nursing staff. (15%)
- Assists with the preparation and smooth operation of the clinic by making patient charts, referral letters and clinic schedules. Answers patient questions regarding policies, co-payments, fee schedules, etc. Obtains medical and insurance information and enters information into the database. (10%)
- Assists Spanish speaking patient population in completing medical, financial and related forms, and in accessing patient medical portal. (10%)
- Maintains patient registries and utilizes them to manage patient care for specific patient populations. Maintains and updates patient care coordination notes in electronic medical records. (10%)
- Assists with identification of “high-risk” patients (the chronically ill and those with special health care needs) and adds them to the patient registries for continuous follow up and monitoring. (10%)
- Utilizes Spanish language skills on non-English speaking patient population to teach patient education and discharge planning in conjunction with physicians and nursing staff. (5%)
- Coordinates Certificates of Medical Necessity, determines and collects payments due prior to procedure, and communicates ineligibility to physicians and patients when necessary. (5%)
- Prepares patients for examination and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, and responses to standardized medical history questions. (<5%)
- Assists licensed staff with all patient care related duties as deemed necessary by assigned department. (<5%)
- Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures. (<5%)
- Confirms correct insurance information and interviews and evaluates patients to determine eligibility for assistance programs. (<5%)
- Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab testing. (<5%)
- Coordinates referrals and obtain pre-authorization from insurance companies for procedures and treatments. (<5%)
- Tracks and organizes outside patient medical records to ensure complete medical records of all complex patients. (5%)
- Escorts non-English speaking population to appropriate service area. (<5%)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire
- Verifiable completion of one (1) of the following:
- State approved EMT course.
- One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare setting.
- Medical Assisting education program.
- University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.
Preferences
- Fluency in Spanish, both oral and written.
- Current certification as an Advanced EMT in the State of Utah.
- Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AAMA, or as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT, or as a National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through NCCT, or as a Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through NHA.
- Certificate of Successful Completion of Bridging The Gap Training (Spanish), or Successful Completion of the Professional Medical Interpreter Training (Spanish) through the University of Utah Health Interpreter Services’ Department.
- Six months of related work experience in a healthcare field.
Applicants will be screened according to preferences.
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
Job Title: PS Medical Assistant I
Working Title: Medical Assistant Care Coordinator and Qualified Staff Interpreter
Career Progression Track: UGR
FLSA Code: Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?: Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, schedule availability 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Regular, punctual, and onsite attendance is required.
VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
Department: 00856 - General Pediatrics
Location: Other
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: $18.50-$24.96
Close Date: 01/07/2027
Job Summary
The Medical Assistant will have a primary focus on care coordination for patients as well as Spanish interpretation services while engaged in basic healthcare activities. The Medical Assistant will serve as a qualified staff interpreter providing Spanish language interpretation, written translation and assistance in education for non-English speaking patients, their families and other internal and external customers. The Medical Assistant will provide assistance and support and will facilitate the efficient delivery of patient care as directed by licensed staff in rendering basic healthcare to the patient, with a primary focus on Spanish speaking and high-risk patients. The Medical Assistant will administer medications as directed by supervising physician and according to State Law. The Medical Assistant will also assist with administrative/clerical functions.
Care is appropriate to the population served.
This position is located at the Department of Pediatrics South Main Clinic on 3690 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Positions are designed to provide growth and professional development opportunities, including promotions within a defined career ladder.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)
- 14.2% retirement contributions
- Generous paid leave time
- 11 paid Holidays per year
- 50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Flex spending accounts
- University provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000
- Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
- Free transit on most UTA services
- Employee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
- Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.
Responsibilities
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Essential Functions
- Interprets communication between the staff or faculty and the Spanish speaking population. Translates written educational materials and documents in accordance with readability guidelines. (25%)
- Utilizes Spanish language skills on non-English speaking patient population. Follows up to inquire about individuals’ status, answers questions and coordinates care under direction of physicians and nursing staff. (15%)
- Assists with the preparation and smooth operation of the clinic by making patient charts, referral letters and clinic schedules. Answers patient questions regarding policies, co-payments, fee schedules, etc. Obtains medical and insurance information and enters information into the database. (10%)
- Assists Spanish speaking patient population in completing medical, financial and related forms, and in accessing patient medical portal. (10%)
- Maintains patient registries and utilizes them to manage patient care for specific patient populations. Maintains and updates patient care coordination notes in electronic medical records. (10%)
- Assists with identification of “high-risk” patients (the chronically ill and those with special health care needs) and adds them to the patient registries for continuous follow up and monitoring. (10%)
- Utilizes Spanish language skills on non-English speaking patient population to teach patient education and discharge planning in conjunction with physicians and nursing staff. (5%)
- Coordinates Certificates of Medical Necessity, determines and collects payments due prior to procedure, and communicates ineligibility to physicians and patients when necessary. (5%)
- Prepares patients for examination and diagnostic procedures according to clinic procedures such as recording temperatures, pulse rate, blood pressure, and responses to standardized medical history questions. (<5%)
- Assists licensed staff with all patient care related duties as deemed necessary by assigned department. (<5%)
- Acts as a chaperone for health care providers during patient examination as requested and assists with procedures. (<5%)
- Confirms correct insurance information and interviews and evaluates patients to determine eligibility for assistance programs. (<5%)
- Performs Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Waved Lab testing. (<5%)
- Coordinates referrals and obtain pre-authorization from insurance companies for procedures and treatments. (<5%)
- Tracks and organizes outside patient medical records to ensure complete medical records of all complex patients. (5%)
- Escorts non-English speaking population to appropriate service area. (<5%)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate working conditions in a healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving patients or objects, such as medical equipment, while providing patient care. Workers in this position may be exposed to infectious diseases and may be required to function around prisoners or behavioral health patients. Incumbents face exposure to potentially dangerous contaminated bodily fluids, blood, used needles and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire
- Verifiable completion of one (1) of the following:
- State approved EMT course.
- One (1) year of Medical Assistant experience in an ambulatory care clinic or other healthcare setting.
- Medical Assisting education program.
- University Hospital Medical Assistant certification program.
Preferences
- Fluency in Spanish, both oral and written.
- Current certification as an Advanced EMT in the State of Utah.
- Current certification as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through AAMA, or as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through AMT, or as a National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through NCCT, or as a Clinical Medical Assistant Certification through NHA.
- Certificate of Successful Completion of Bridging The Gap Training (Spanish), or Successful Completion of the Professional Medical Interpreter Training (Spanish) through the University of Utah Health Interpreter Services’ Department.
- Six months of related work experience in a healthcare field.
Applicants will be screened according to preferences.
Type: Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical interpreter jobs.
- Professional fluency in English and at least one additional language
- Certification from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters or equivalent credential
- Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures across multiple specialties
- Experience in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, or community health centers
- Familiarity with HIPAA privacy regulations and patient confidentiality requirements
- Ability to interpret consecutively and simultaneously in high-pressure clinical environments
Tips for Your Medical Interpreter Job Search
List your language pair prominently
Hiring managers scan for language combinations before reading anything else on your resume. Put your language pair and proficiency level in your header or a skills summary at the top, not buried in a work history section.
Highlight specialized medical vocabulary depth
Generic 'bilingual' claims get skipped. Name the clinical settings you've interpreted in, such as oncology, labor and delivery, or behavioral health, so employers can immediately match your background to their patient population.
Get your CMI or CoreCHI certification first
Many hospital systems require the Certified Medical Interpreter credential from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters before they'll extend an offer. If you don't have it yet, note active candidacy on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists medical interpreter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a sight-translation screening
Many employers use a live sight-translation exercise as the first interview stage, handing you a clinical document and asking you to render it in the target language on the spot. Practice with discharge summaries and consent forms before your interview.
Negotiate mode of delivery in your offer
Medical interpreter offers often specify on-site, telephonic, or video remote interpreting as a fixed assignment. Clarify the breakdown before you accept, and push for a mix if one mode alone doesn't fit your schedule or location.
Medical Interpreter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most medical interpreters?
The most active employers for medical interpreters right now are Norton Healthcare, VIVA, and Ad Astra, and the most openings are in Kentucky, Florida, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and language services companies tend to post the highest volumes year-round.
How many medical interpreter jobs are remote?
About 0% of medical interpreter openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote work most common in telephonic and video remote interpreting roles. Specialties like mental health counseling sessions and primary care follow-ups have seen the highest share of remote-eligible assignments.
How do you become a medical interpreter?
Start by achieving professional-level fluency in English and your target language, then complete a formal medical interpreting training program that covers anatomy, clinical terminology, and interpreting ethics. After training, sit for the Certified Medical Interpreter exam or the CoreCHI credential. Build experience through community health centers, hospitals, or language services contractors before moving into full-time staff roles.
Can you get a medical interpreter job with little or no experience?
Entry-level candidates can break in by volunteering at community health clinics, free clinics, or social services agencies where interpreting is needed but not always credentialed. Completing a formal medical interpreting training program and passing a recognized certification exam signals readiness to employers even without paid work history. Telephonic and video remote interpreting contractors often hire newer interpreters with strong language assessments and training certificates.
What does the medical interpreter interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to assess language proficiency and professional background. A structured language assessment follows, often including a medical terminology quiz and a live consecutive interpretation exercise using clinical scenarios. Final-round interviews typically involve a panel from HR and clinical leadership, and some employers add a sight-translation test using real discharge summaries or informed consent documents.
Where can I find and apply to medical interpreter jobs?
You can find and apply to medical interpreter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your language pair, specialty, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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