Impactful Medical Interpreter – Russian & Ukrainian

Church World Service, Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Church World Service, Inc. is seeking a professional medical interpreter to provide accurate English-Russian/Ukrainian interpretation in healthcare settings.

You will ensure confidentiality, maintain professional ethics, and support patients through complex medical conversations. The role involves consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, sight translation of patient documents, and coordination with hospital staff to remove barriers to care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Medical interpreter training certificate and English proficiency proof required.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and interpreter ethics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between English and Russian/Ukrainian in medical settings.
• Convey messages accurately, maintaining tone and intent without alteration.
• Uphold HIPAA and confidentiality standards in all interactions.
• Sight translate documents for patient intake and hospital forms.
• Identify and address linguistic or cultural barriers in care delivery.
• Coordinate with providers and staff to ensure smooth interpretation services.

Skills

Bilingual Russian/Ukrainian

Ethics & confidentiality

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

40-hour medical interpreter training certificate

English proficiency proof

Tools

Electronic scheduling systems

Job description

Church World Service, Inc. is seeking a professional medical interpreter to provide accurate English-Russian/Ukrainian interpretation in healthcare settings.

You will ensure confidentiality, maintain professional ethics, and support patients through complex medical conversations. The role involves consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, sight translation of patient documents, and coordination with hospital staff to remove barriers to care.