Medical Interpreter

Scottish Rite for Children; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas is seeking a Medical Interpreter to support patients, families, and clinical staff. The role features a Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm schedule in a hospital setting, with an emphasis on accurate interpretation and written translation as needed.

You will facilitate communication, maintain medical terminology fluency in English and the target language, and adhere to the interpreter code of ethics.

Qualifications

• 1 year of interpretation experience preferred.
• Passing score on language proficiency assessments within 90 days of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff.
• Interpret directly and accurately.
• Documents accurately and completely all interpretation services.
• Serves as a cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between patients/family and staff, as it relates to medical care.
• Provide written translation services.
• Maintain proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency in English and target language.
• Adhere and promote interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed for department support

Skills

Bilingual fluency

Interpreting experience

Language proficiency testing

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood!

Job Posting Title:

Medical Interpreter

Location:

Dallas - Hospital

Additional Posting Details:

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff.

• Interpret directly and accurately

• Documents accurately and completely all interpretation services

• Serves as a cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between patients/family and staff, as it relates to medical care.

• Provide written translation services

• Maintain proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency in English and target language.

• Adhere and promote interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

• Assist with special projects as assigned

• Perform other administrative tasks as needed for department support

Required Skills/Abilities

• 1 year of interpretation experience preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Passing score on language proficiency assessments (written and verbal) within 90 days of hire

Working Environment

• Working conditions: Inside

• Working Position: Sitting & Walking

• Physical Demands: Light/Medium

• Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying

• An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: Up to 10lbs

• Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, Speaking

• An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment