Certified Medical Interpreter/Translator

Cscwv; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

401k with employer matching

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Cscwv Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking a Certified Medical Interpreter/Translator to support Spanish-speaking patients and English-speaking providers during visits and calls. You will translate materials, interpret histories, and help ensure confidentiality and quality care.

You will document interpreter services in the EHR and help identify communication barriers that affect access and continuity of care in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate in medical translation required.
• At least 1 year of interpreter/translation experience in a medical setting, preferably in a community health or FQHC environment.
• Experience working with underserved and diverse patient populations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, impartial interpretation between English-speaking providers and Spanish-speaking patients during appointments, examinations, and follow-up discussions.
• Interpret medical histories, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment recommendations, medication instructions, and patient education.
• Translate approved patient education materials, appointment instructions, office communications, and other non-complex clinical documents between English and Spanish.
• Document interpreter services in the electronic health record, consistent with office policy.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Multitasking

Patient-centered

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical translation certificate

Tools

EHR systems

eClinicalWorks

NextGen

SmartCare

Job description

Certified Medical Interpreter/Translator# Certified Medical Interpreter/TranslatorMain Office - Wilkes Barre, PA 18702## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## Description##### Purpose of this position:##### The Medical Interpreter & Translator facilitates accurate communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers. This role provides interpretation during patient visits and phone calls, translates written materials, and supports patient understanding, confidentiality, and quality care.**Key Responsibilities:*** Provide accurate, impartial, and complete interpretation between English-speaking providers and Spanish-speaking patients during appointments, examinations, and follow-up discussions.* Interpret medical histories, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment recommendations, medication instructions, and patient education* Use appropriate medical terminology in both English and Spanish while preserving the meaning and intent of the original message.* Translate approved patient education materials, appointment instructions, office communications, and other non-complex clinical documents between English and Spanish.* Ensure translated materials are accurate, culturally appropriate, and understandable to the intended audience.* Document interpreter services in the electronic health record, consistent with office policy.* Help identify communication barriers that may affect patient access, understanding, or continuity of care.* Interpret accurately and completely without adding, omitting, or changing information.**Employee Benefits Include****:*** **FREE**Health Care/Medical Coverage* Affordable Dental, Vision & Supplementary Insurances* **FREE** Life Insurance & **FREE** Long Term Disability* Safe Harbor 401k with Dollar-for-Dollar Matching* **FREE** Employee Assistance Programs* Yearly Annual Raises & Payday Flexibility - Control WHEN You Get Paid* Tuition Reimbursement - Advanced Degree & Development Opportunities* Student Loan Assistance Program **($150 per month on *existing* student loans)*** **FREE**Licensure, Supervision, Trainings, CEU/CME Reimbursement & Credentialing!* **FREE** Subscription to the “Calm App”* Employee Referral **Bonuses*** Flexible Holiday Time - Personal, Sick & Vacation Time Accrues at Day 1 of Employment! + Additional Benefits: - Phone Plan Discounts & Online Shopping Discounts - Workplace Banking Program Benefits - Flexible Spending Accounts . . . . **AND MANY MORE!!****\\*\\*CSC/RCC have been Voted and Certified as a “Great Place to Work” for 2025-2026!\\*\\***## Qualifications* High school diploma or equivalent required* Certificate in medical translation required* At least 1 year of interpreter/translation experience in a medical setting, preferably in a community health or FQHC environment* Experience working with underserved and diverse patient populations strongly preferred* Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems; experience with eClinicalWorks, NextGen, SmartCare or similar systems is a plus* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written* Professional, empathetic, and patient-centered approach to customer service* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment