Bilingual Medical Interpreter: Elevate Patient Care

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a dedicated medical interpreter to support LEP patients and families. You will provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation during medical encounters and translate clinical documents on request.

The role requires completion of a recognized Medical Interpreter Training Program and successful IST testing, with preferred higher education and additional language skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year interpreting experience, with 6 months medical interpreting.
• Certificate of completion from Medical Interpreter Training Program (minimum 40 hours).
• Successful completion of Interpreter Skills Test (IST) administered by Northside Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation for LEP patients and families during medical care.
• Translate hospital documents from English into target language as assigned by supervisor.
• Sight-translation of educational and clinical materials to enhance understanding.

Skills

Interpreting

Medical interpreting

Customer service

Language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education

Medical Interpreter Training Program certificate

IST certification / interpreter test

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northside Hospital is seeking a dedicated medical interpreter to support LEP patients and families. You will provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation during medical encounters and translate clinical documents on request.

The role requires completion of a recognized Medical Interpreter Training Program and successful IST testing, with preferred higher education and additional language skills.