Bilingual Medical Interpreter

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Staff Interpreter to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps for non-English speaking patients. This role helps ensure accurate communication, delivery of health care, and support services.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of interpreting experience, fluency in English and another language, plus medical terminology knowledge. Certification in medical interpreter training is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an interpreter.
• Ability to speak English and another language fluently.
• In-depth knowledge of medical terminology; must pass a medical terminology course.
• Knowledge of cultural factors affecting communication between patient, families, providers and interpreter.

Responsibilities

• Bridge linguistic and cultural barriers to assure appropriate communication, delivery of health care and support services.
• Serve as liaison to language needs of non-English speaking community.
• Rotating schedule/shifts may include weekends and/or holidays based on needs.

Skills

Fluent in English & another language

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Certification in medical interpreter training

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Staff Interpreter to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps for non-English speaking patients. This role helps ensure accurate communication, delivery of health care, and support services.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of interpreting experience, fluency in English and another language, plus medical terminology knowledge. Certification in medical interpreter training is required or preferred.