Arabic Medical Interpreter: Clear Care Communication

Christiana Care Health System; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Medical Interpreter to enable clear communication between Arabic-speaking patients and English-speaking clinicians. You will interpret in medical appointments, family meetings, and education sessions, using precise terminology and maintaining confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have high school completion with Arabic-English proficiency, a 40-hour interpreter training, and healthcare interpreting experience; remote interpreting is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Advanced-High proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Successful completion of language competency testing.
• Minimum 40-hour medical interpreter training program.
• Strong communication, listening, interpersonal, and cultural skills.
• National certification as Medical/Healthcare Interpreter desired.
• Healthcare interpreting experience; remote interpreting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation between Arabic and English during appointments, meetings, and education.
• Interpret in person, by telephone, and via video with fidelity.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries per policy and ethics.
• Serve as linguistic and cultural resource for patients and staff.
• Support on-call and emergency interpreting across hospitals.

Skills

Arabic fluency

English fluency

Medical terminology

Remote interpreting

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree desirable

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Medical Interpreter to enable clear communication between Arabic-speaking patients and English-speaking clinicians. You will interpret in medical appointments, family meetings, and education sessions, using precise terminology and maintaining confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have high school completion with Arabic-English proficiency, a 40-hour interpreter training, and healthcare interpreting experience; remote interpreting is a plus.