Language Interpreter, PRN Baptist Interpreting Services

135 Baptist Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Medical Interpreter to provide accurate interpretation for caregivers and patients with limited English proficiency. The role supports on-call nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, potentially including over-the-phone interpretation and sight translation of documents.

The interpreter will work across the health system with diverse cultures, ensuring clear communication in clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Interpreting experience preferred or required.
• Proficiency in English and target language.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between languages for caregivers and patients.
• Provide on-call interpretation during nights, weekends and holidays.
• Perform over-the-phone interpretation and sight translation of documents.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Bilingual fluency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

40 hour Medical interpreter training

Medical Translator Certificate

Job description

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Medical Center is currently hiring a Medical Interpreter in our Office of Interpreting Service at Baptist Hospital located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a PRN opportunity. The candidate will cover on-call nights, weekends and holidays as needed. As the Language Interpreter, you will be responsible for clearly and accurately interpreting between target language and source language for caregivers and patients/companions who have limited proficiency in English. This position may also involve over-the-phone interpretation and sight translation of documents. The interpreters are respected and they work in a great tight knit environment!

As a Language Interpreter, you will be responsible for:

• Working with a diverse group of people across the entire health system
• Working with numerous cultures

Experience Requirements

3-5 Years Interpreting Required

3-5 Years Foreign Language Required

Education & Credential Requirements

High School Diploma required

40 hour Medical interpreter training preferred

Highly preferred to have Medical Translator Certificate

Primary Location: Downtown - Howard Building 820 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America

Baptist Health’s care for the community spans generations. Together, we’re the largest group of people in Northeast Florida focused on innovative health care for patients, improving the health equity of our neighbors, and creating a welcoming workplace for team members where everyone’s voice is heard.