Haitian Creole Medical Interpreter (24/7 Tele & On-site)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a medical interpreter to ensure accurate communication between Limited English Proficient patients and healthcare providers. The role covers interpretation across telephone, video, and on-site services, 24/7 accessibility, and supporting staff in interpreter practices.

Successful candidates will complete a 40-hour interpreter training, pass a language assessment, and work toward national certification within a year, with travel to

Qualifications

• Must pass language assessment screening.
• Completion of 40-hour medical interpreter training program and exam post-offer.
• Internship and progress toward national certification within a year.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation between Limited English Proficient patients and healthcare providers.
• Guide and mentor other staff interpreters and contracted interpreters.
• Explain and teach interpreter services to health system staff.
• Remind patients of appointments and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Listening skills

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in language interpreting or linguistics

Clinical field degree

40-hour medical interpreter training

Progress toward national certification

Job description

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a medical interpreter to ensure accurate communication between Limited English Proficient patients and healthcare providers. The role covers interpretation across telephone, video, and on-site services, 24/7 accessibility, and supporting staff in interpreter practices.

Successful candidates will complete a 40-hour interpreter training, pass a language assessment, and work toward national certification within a year, with travel to