Certified Vietnamese Medical Interpreter (Onsite)

Providence Health & Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 40,804 - 62,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Support for professional growth

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Seattle is seeking a Medical Interpreter to provide on-site interpretation services for limited English proficient patients. The ideal candidate should possess strong English skills, along with fluency in at least one other language, preferably Vietnamese. This position requires a National Certified Medical Interpreter and at least one year of experience in a medical setting. Competitive pay offering between $29.62 - $45.31 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1 year of interpretation experience in a medical clinic or hospital setting.
• 3 years of interpretation experience in a medical clinic or hospital setting preferred.
• Professional training in translation or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and impartial on-site spoken language interpretation services.
• Assist limited English proficient patients with linguistically appropriate care.
• Ensure high proficiency in oral and written English along with one foreign language.

Skills

Medical interpretation

Fluent English pronunciation

Knowledge of medical vocabulary

Education

National Certified Medical Interpreter

Washington Social Services Interpreter

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

TMS translation memory system (SDL Trados or Memoq)

Adobe or InDesign

Job description

A leading health care provider in Seattle is seeking a Medical Interpreter to provide on-site interpretation services for limited English proficient patients. The ideal candidate should possess strong English skills, along with fluency in at least one other language, preferably Vietnamese. This position requires a National Certified Medical Interpreter and at least one year of experience in a medical setting. Competitive pay offering between $29.62 - $45.31 per hour.