Bilingual Medical Interpreter — Per Diem

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Medical Interpreter to provide oral and limited written interpretation for patients and families across hospital areas, explain policies, and help patients navigate care with sensitivity to age and culture. Requirements include an Associate's Degree, fluency in English and a target language, a 40-hour medical interpreter certificate, and 3 years of training or experience with medical terminology.

Per diem schedule; variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and a target foreign language.
• Ability to provide accurate oral and limited written interpretation.
• Interpersonal skills to handle emotional situations with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral and limited written interpretation across hospital areas.
• Explain hospital policies and procedures to patients and families.
• Assist patients in navigating care with language and cultural sensitivity.

Skills

Fluency in English and target language

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Medical Interpreter to provide oral and limited written interpretation for patients and families across hospital areas, explain policies, and help patients navigate care with sensitivity to age and culture. Requirements include an Associate's Degree, fluency in English and a target language, a 40-hour medical interpreter certificate, and 3 years of training or experience with medical terminology.

Per diem schedule; variable shifts.