Medical Interpreter

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital seeks a Medical Interpreter to facilitate daily cross-cultural communication between patients, families, medical providers and hospital staff. The role includes interpreting orally and translating written material as needed to ensure accurate and compassionate care.

Responsibilities include providing language interpretation per industry standards, supporting linguistically and culturally appropriate clinical services, and collaborating with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and target language.
• Evidence of passing medical interpreter training program.
• 1–2 years of relevant interpreting experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides language interpretation and translation services between the target language and English.
• Assists staff in delivering linguistically and culturally appropriate clinical services to patients and families.
• Demonstrates ability to care for patients of all ages including physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Language interpretation

Translation

Healthcare experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Summary

The Medical Interpreter is responsible for facilitating daily cross-cultural effective communication both orally and in writing between patients, family members, medical providers and hospital staff.

PRN Day shift

Summary

The Medical Interpreter is responsible for facilitating daily cross-cultural effective communication both orally and in writing between patients, family members, medical providers and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides language interpretation and translation services between the target language and English according to industry standards.
• Assists employees in providing linguistically and culturally appropriate clinical services to patients and families.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• Experience in proficient use of English and the target language is required.
• Experience in medical interpreting is required.
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required.

Education And Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is preferred.
• Certification: Evidence of passing medical interpreter training program is required. National medical interpreting certification or credential is preferred.
• Years of relevant experience: 1 to 2 years is preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None.

On Call

FTE: 0.001000

Status: Onsite