Bilingual Medical Interpreter – ASL/Spanish/Lao/Mien

Contra Costa County; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health services department in Martinez, California is seeking a full-time Medical Interpreter. The role requires bilingual candidates fluent in Lao, Mien, Spanish, or American Sign Language (ASL). Responsibilities include interpreting medical information, ensuring patient understanding, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates must complete an approved training program and pass necessary tests. Join a team dedicated to providing excellent medical interpretation services.

Qualifications

• Six months of full-time experience as a Medical Interpreter is required.
• Candidates must pass the Language Line Interpreter Skills Test.
• 40 hours of HCIN approved medical interpreter training required within nine months.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medical information between patients and medical providers.
• Verify patient understanding of medical instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient/client information.

Skills

Fluency in Lao

Fluency in Mien

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

Excellent communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

Completion of approved Medical Interpreter training program

Job description

A regional health services department in Martinez, California is seeking a full-time Medical Interpreter. The role requires bilingual candidates fluent in Lao, Mien, Spanish, or American Sign Language (ASL). Responsibilities include interpreting medical information, ensuring patient understanding, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates must complete an approved training program and pass necessary tests. Join a team dedicated to providing excellent medical interpretation services.