Bilingual Medical Interpreter - Full-Time with Benefits

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a skilled Medical Interpreter to bridge communication between healthcare providers and families with limited English proficiency, ensuring accurate, culturally appropriate conveyance of medical information.

You will translate both directions, clarify non-literal meanings, explain the interpreter role to patients and staff, document services, coordinate with community resources, and uphold confidentiality, ethics, and professional boundaries.

Qualifications

• Completed accredited medical interpreter training is required.
• Formal interpreter training is required.
• Two years of college education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translates accurately between languages to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patient families.
• Clarifies non-literal translations and provides necessary cultural framing.
• Explains the role of a Medical Interpreter to patients, families, and providers.
• Documents interpreter services and coordinates with other agencies as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to ethical guidelines.

Skills

Bilingual

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two years college

Interpreter training

Medical interpreter training

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a skilled Medical Interpreter to bridge communication between healthcare providers and families with limited English proficiency, ensuring accurate, culturally appropriate conveyance of medical information.

You will translate both directions, clarify non-literal meanings, explain the interpreter role to patients and staff, document services, coordinate with community resources, and uphold confidentiality, ethics, and professional boundaries.