Medical Interpreter CSCC Interpreters - Nepali

Nationwide Children's Hospital; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Medical Interpreter (Nepali) to bridge communication between healthcare providers and patients with limited English proficiency.

The role focuses on accurate translation, cultural context, and ensuring understanding of medical instructions, while upholding ethics and confidentiality. Candidates should have accredited interpreter training and certification or be working toward certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college education preferred.
• Completed accredited medical interpreter training.
• Valid National Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting CHI or CMI or certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Transmits accurately and literally between Nepali and English to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patient families, also translating patient-specific healthcare instructions as appropriate.
• Clarifies non-literal translations and provides necessary cultural framing to prevent misunderstandings during healthcare interactions.
• Clearly explains the role of a Medical Interpreter to both the patient and the patient's family and healthcare provider to ensure smooth cooperation.
• Serves as an essential resource to healthcare providers in delivering culturally competent care and to patients and families regarding NCH's culture and practices.
• Abides by the Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics, maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating a non-judgmental attitude, respecting patient self-determination, disclosing conflicts of interest, and upholding professional boundaries.
• Completes thorough documentation of provided interpreter services and performs additional duties such as coordinating with other agencies for patient and family services.
• Regularly seeks professional development through continuing studies and training, and maintains adhearance to organization policies and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Two years of college education

Medical interpreter training

Job description

Medical Interpreter CSCC Interpreters - Nepali

Jan 23, 2026

Overview:

Hours:** **

Full Time, Benefits Eligible, Float Position

Job Description Summary:

Bridges the communication gap between healthcare providers and patients with limited English proficiency, enabling clear, precise coveyance of healthcare services. Provides valuable cultural context for better understanding and accurately translates the healthcare environment's nuances, giving a comprehensive framework for received messages.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Transmits accurately and literally between languages to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patient families, also translating patient-specific healthcare instructions as appropriate.

Clarifies non-literal translations and provides necessary cultural framing to prevent misunderstandings during healthcare interactions.

Clearly explains the role of a Medical Interpreter to both the patient and the patient's family and healthcare provider to ensure smooth cooperation.

Serves as an essential resource to healthcare providers in delivering culturally competent care and to patients and families regarding NCH's culture and practices.

Abides by the Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics, maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating a non-judgmental attitude, respecting patient self-determination, disclosing conflicts of interest, and upholding professional boundaries.

Completes thorough documentation of provided interpreter services and performs additional duties such as coordinating with other agencies for patient and family services.

Regularly seeks professional development through continuing studies and training, and maintains adhearance to organization policies and procedures.

Education Requirement:

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Two years of college education, preferred.

Completed accredited medical interpreter training, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Certifications:

Valid National Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting CHI or CMI or certification within 12 months of hire, required.

Skills:

Bilingual. Fluency in foreign language and English, required.

Effective customer service, communication and interpersonal skill.

Experience:

Experience interpreting in a health or human service organization, required.

One year of experience in a health care organization or interpreting in a health care of social service organization, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: (none specified)

FREQUENTLY: (none specified)

CONTINUOUSLY: (none specified)

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

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700 Children's Drive, Columbus, OH 43205, US