Bilingual Medical Interpreter – LEP Support

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a professional Medical Interpreter to provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation for LEP patients and families. The role includes sight-translation of medical materials and the written translation of hospital documents from English into the target language as assigned by the supervisor.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least one year of interpreting experience (including 6 months in medical interpreting).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education optional.
• One year of interpreting experience, with 6 months of medical interpreting.
• Certificate of completion from a recognized Medical Interpreter Training Program or NBCMI/CCHI certification accepted.
• Successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) administered by Northside Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation for LEP patients and families.
• Sight-translation of materials to enhance understanding of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient education, and follow-up care.
• Translate hospital documents from English into the target language as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Interpreting

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Language proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northside Hospital is seeking a professional Medical Interpreter to provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation for LEP patients and families. The role includes sight-translation of medical materials and the written translation of hospital documents from English into the target language as assigned by the supervisor.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with at least one year of interpreting experience (including 6 months in medical interpreting).