Bilingual Medical Interpreter - English/Spanish, Night Shift

Penn Medicine; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Medical Language Facilitator to provide interpretation/translation services for LEP patients and families in Lancaster, PA. The role supports comprehension of procedures, discharge instructions, and education using medical, business, and general terminology.

The position requires English fluency and at least one additional language; BA/BS preferred. Third shift, 11pm-7:30am, full-time with on-site work at Lancaster General.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and at least one other language (written and oral) required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology in English and target language.

Responsibilities

• Provides oral and written interpretation/translation for non-English speaking patients and staff.
• Records and monitors interpretation activities per hospital standards.
• Triages and schedules interpreter requests, arranging external services as needed.
• Coordinates interpretation/translation services for LEP patients/customers.
• Assists with staff training on cross-cultural communication.

Skills

Fluent in English

Bilingual English + another language

Medical terminology knowledge

Interpreting

Cross-cultural communication

Written and oral translation

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Medical Language Facilitator to provide interpretation/translation services for LEP patients and families in Lancaster, PA. The role supports comprehension of procedures, discharge instructions, and education using medical, business, and general terminology.

The position requires English fluency and at least one additional language; BA/BS preferred. Third shift, 11pm-7:30am, full-time with on-site work at Lancaster General.