ASL Medical Interpreter / Translator {177384}

A-Line Staffing Solutions; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Benefits after 90 days

Job summary

A-Line Staffing Solutions is seeking a dedicated ASL Medical Interpreter/Translator to provide high-quality interpretation services in a Providence, RI healthcare environment. This on-site, temporary position offers ~3 days/week, ~1 hour per day, with potential for additional hours such as town halls or meetings.

Requirements include fluent ASL and English, 2+ years in healthcare interpretation, knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, and an accredited interpreting program.

Qualifications

• Fluency in ASL and English required.
• 2+ years ASL interpreting experience in healthcare/clinical settings preferred.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology essential.
• Understanding of HIPAA and patient privacy standards.
• Familiarity with EHR/healthcare workflows desired.
• Spanish language skills beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, professional ASL interpretation between patients, providers, caregivers, and clinical staff.
• Facilitate communication during medical exams, treatments, and patient education.
• Interpret healthcare conversations involving medical terminology, diagnoses, medications, and insurance discussions.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; preserve intent and tone of messages.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and accessibility for Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals.
• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation as needed.
• Interpret written healthcare documents when required.
• Collaborate with care teams and adhere to site policies.

Skills

Fluency in ASL and English

Healthcare interpreting experience

Medical terminology knowledge

HIPAA knowledge

EHR/healthcare workflows

Spanish language skills (nice to have)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Interpreting training program (medical)

Bachelor’s degree in Interpreting/Healthcare/Communications

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

ASL Medical Interpreter / Translator Highlights

Pay: $53.57 per hour
Schedule: PRN / As Needed — to start ~3 days/week for ~1 hour/day, with potential for additional hours (ex: town halls/meetings)
Work setting: Onsite / patient-facing (Providence, RI area)
Job type: Temporary

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, professional ASL interpretation between patients, providers, caregivers, and clinical staff.
• Facilitate communication during medical exams, treatment discussions, diagnostic procedures, assessments, and patient education.
• Interpret healthcare conversations involving medical terminology, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, insurance discussions, and care coordination.
• Ensure interpreted information is complete, accurate, impartial, and maintains the intent/tone of the original message.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and professional interpreting standards.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and support accessibility for Deaf/Hard of Hearing individuals.
• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation as appropriate.
• Interpret written healthcare documents (forms/instructions) when needed.
• Collaborate with care teams and follow site policies/procedures/technology requirements.

Requirements

• Fluency in ASL and English
• 2+ years ASL interpreting experience (healthcare/clinical setting strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Understanding of HIPAA / patient privacy standards
• Completion of an accredited Interpreter Training Program (medical interpreter training preferred)
• Ability to handle sensitive information and emotionally challenging conversations professionally
• Verifiable High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: RID certification and/or NIC (or equivalent)
• Experience in outpatient/clinic/hospital settings
• Bachelor’s degree (Interpreting, Deaf Studies, Communications, Healthcare, etc.)
• Familiarity with EHR/healthcare workflows
• Spanish a plus (not required)

Benefits

Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment. A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.