Arabic Medical Interpreter & Translator – Onsite

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Interpreter/Translator (Arabic) to provide onsite interpretation for physicians, nurses, patients and families, Monday–Friday. The role requires bilingual Arabic-English proficiency, 2+ years of medical interpreting experience, and a High School Diploma.

A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and certification (NBCMI or CCHI) should be obtained within 12 months of start date.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience translating, reading and writing documents in English to the target language within a medical setting.
• Bilingual in Arabic and English (speaking, writing, reading).
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, foreign languages, translation and interpretation, communication or related field (preferred).
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) NBCMI, or CHI CCHI, to be obtained within 1 year of start date.
• Medical Center Interpreter Services Language Proficiency Assessment/Training Program within 90 days of start date.
• Interpreter Training Program within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and accrediting bodies.
• Exercises independent problem‑solving abilities and works in a highly visible, very active environment. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
• Interprets between English and other languages for Cedars‑Sinai staff and patient/family while maintaining confidentiality, safeguarding the patient’s interests, and completing the appropriate documentation after each session.
• Completes written translations (as needed), such as instructions, letters from quality assurance, education materials, schedules, questions from patient, and other translations, assuring that the content is conveyed accurately and efficiently.
• Completes special projects or other tasks on a timely basis as per departmental guidelines.
• Adheres to departmental guidelines and adapts to changes in unit when policies and procedures change.
• Functions as a resource to physicians, nursing staff, and other staff members for clinical interpretation.
• Processes and maintains each session documentation as needed.
• Provides appropriate referral/triage regarding identified remote medical interpreting program(s).
• Interprets between English and the target language for Cedars‑Sinai staff and patient/family according to departmental guidelines.
• Completes accurate session records or other work‑time documentation as needed and according to departmental guidelines.
• Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned or required.

Skills

Bilingual Arabic-English

Medical terminology

Interpreting

Translation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Certified Medical Interpreter (NBCMI or CCHI) within 1 year

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Interpreter/Translator (Arabic) to provide onsite interpretation for physicians, nurses, patients and families, Monday–Friday. The role requires bilingual Arabic-English proficiency, 2+ years of medical interpreting experience, and a High School Diploma.

A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and certification (NBCMI or CCHI) should be obtained within 12 months of start date.