Interpreter

About This Role

Provide language interpretation services between limited English proficient patients/families and care providers, ensuring accurate translation and cultural understanding within social and informational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate translation services for participants in social and informational settings
• Maintain proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency both in English and target language
• Maintain appointment calendar with both internal and external interpreter resources
• Accompany participants to outside appointments as needed
• Apply cultural differences with the needs of the participant
• Accurately maintain interpretation tracking forms
• Schedule agency interpreters for appointments at site
• Ensure team/site goals are achieved by participating in administrative and/or operational tasks

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Certified Medical Interpreter designation from accredited post-high school institution
• Fluency in English and Mandarin
• Excellent office-based computer skills in MS Office

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency and Certified Medical Interpreter designation from accredited post-high school institution
• 0-2 years’ experience translating in a healthcare setting preferred

Nice to Have

• 0-2 years’ experience translating in a healthcare setting
• Elder experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

Certifications