Bilingual Medical Interpreter — On-Call

Lexington Regional Health Center; Lexington (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Regional Health Center seeks a Medical Interpreter to provide language services for patients with limited English proficiency. The role supports effective communication between clinicians and patients, translating both spoken and written materials.

Responsibilities include editing discharge information for accuracy, interpreting at meetings, and producing translations of hospital materials while upholding confidentiality and safety standards in a dynamic care environment.

Qualifications

• Read, write and verbally communicate in English and a second language.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Annual interpreter training completion required.
• Attention to detail for accurate translation and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide language services to patients with limited English proficiency.
• Edit and proofread discharge information for accurate language reflection.
• Relay concepts between languages and translate written materials into target language.
• Interpret verbally at meetings and translate patient materials as needed.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety standards while performing duties.

Skills

English proficiency

Second language

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Training participation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lexington Regional Health Center seeks a Medical Interpreter to provide language services for patients with limited English proficiency. The role supports effective communication between clinicians and patients, translating both spoken and written materials.

Responsibilities include editing discharge information for accuracy, interpreting at meetings, and producing translations of hospital materials while upholding confidentiality and safety standards in a dynamic care environment.