Bilingual Medical Interpreter & Cultural Liaison

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Medical Interpreter to provide bilingual interpretation (oral and written) for non-English and Deaf/Hard of Hearing patients. You will interpret for clinicians and staff in person or by telephone, interview patients for forms, and guide them through scheduling and billing explanations.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree in science or human services, fluency in English and a foreign language, and a Medical Interpreter Training Certificate.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and a foreign language.
• Must have Medical Interpreter Training Program Certificate.
• Ability to interpret and translate verbal and written materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral and written interpretation for non-English and Deaf/Hard of Hearing patients.
• Interpret for medical providers and staff in person or by telephone.
• Assist patients with forms and appointments and explain billing processes.

Skills

Bilingual

Medical terminology

Telephonic interpreting

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in science or human services

Tools

Medical Terminology

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Medical Interpreter to provide bilingual interpretation (oral and written) for non-English and Deaf/Hard of Hearing patients. You will interpret for clinicians and staff in person or by telephone, interview patients for forms, and guide them through scheduling and billing explanations.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree in science or human services, fluency in English and a foreign language, and a Medical Interpreter Training Certificate.