Medical Interpreter: Nepali

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On Call

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Medical Interpreter to facilitate daily cross-cultural communication between patients, families, medical providers and hospital staff.

The role is PRN on-site in Akron and surrounding areas; you must be fluent in Nepali and capable of oral and written translation, with medical interpreting certification preferred. Experience in healthcare and MS Office proficiency are valued.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Nepali with proficient English.
• 1–2 years of medical interpreting experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certification: passing medical interpreter training; national credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides language interpretation and translation services between Nepali-speaking patients and English speakers per industry standards.
• Assists staff in delivering linguistically and culturally appropriate clinical services.
• Interprets across medical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs for patients and families.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Nepali language fluency

English proficiency

Medical interpreting

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Job description

PRN onsite in Akron and surrounding areas

Must be fluent in Nepali

CCHI or NBCMI certifications preferred

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