Arabic Medical Interpreter — Acute Care

Northwestern Medicine group; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 33.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Medical Interpreter, Arabic for Global Services. This full-time day position provides medical and general interpreting for patients, families, physicians, and staff, ensuring accurate communication and cultural mediation in accordance with NCIHC standards.

Responsibilities include prioritizing interpreter requests by urgency, maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating with healthcare teams, and using Excel/Word for data tracking.

Competenze

• Minimum of three years’ experience in providing medical interpreting in an acute care setting.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, with strong medical terminology.
• Certification aligned with NCIHC standards required.

Mansioni

• Provide medical and general interpreting services to patients and healthcare teams.
• Prioritize requests based on urgency and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with staff to support effective communication and cultural mediation.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

Conoscenze

Bilingual English/Arabic

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Strumenti

Excel

Word

Descrizione del lavoro

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Medical Interpreter, Arabic for Global Services. This full-time day position provides medical and general interpreting for patients, families, physicians, and staff, ensuring accurate communication and cultural mediation in accordance with NCIHC standards.

Responsibilities include prioritizing interpreter requests by urgency, maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating with healthcare teams, and using Excel/Word for data tracking.