Part-Time Medical ASL Interpreter

Lexington Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day ONE medical benefits

Flexible FSAs

403(b) match plan

Employer paid life insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Specialty Interpreter to facilitate communication for Limited English Proficiency patients and visitors and LMC staff. An interpreter combines linguistic accuracy with cultural understanding to enhance patient education and care.

The role requires interpreting in medical settings, adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards, and travel to other LMC facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a medical interpreter.
• National certification within the first year of employment; CCHI forLanguages of Limited Diffusion or RID for ASL.

Responsibilities

• Provides interpretation services for patients, families, visitors, and staff with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.
• Follows ethics and practice standards per NCIHC/RID, ensuring confidentiality and informed consent.
• Provides translation of pertinent materials when needed.
• Serves as a cultural mediator to enhance communication between staff and patients.

Skills

Interpreting in medical settings

Bilingual English/ASL or other

Cultural mediation

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Lexington Health in West Columbia, SC is seeking a Specialty Interpreter to facilitate communication for Limited English Proficiency patients and visitors and LMC staff. An interpreter combines linguistic accuracy with cultural understanding to enhance patient education and care.

The role requires interpreting in medical settings, adherence to confidentiality and ethical standards, and travel to other LMC facilities as needed.