Specialty Interpreter - PRN ASL (Onsite Position, Not Remote)

Lexington Medical Center; West Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Specialty Interpreter to facilitate communication for patients with limited English proficiency. This vital role involves translating spoken or signed messages, ensuring cultural and linguistic competence, and adhering to professional standards. The position requires proficiency in ASL and another foreign language, along with a commitment to ethical guidelines. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance from day one, as well as tuition reimbursement and student loan forgiveness programs. Join a team dedicated to improving patient understanding and care.

Benefits

Day ONE medical, dental, and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) matching plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a medical interpreter.
• Certification through CCHI or RID within the first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation using medical terminology.
• Serve as a cultural mediator to enhance communication.

Skills

Medical Interpretation

Cultural Competence

Sight Translation

Proficiency in ASL

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Specialty Interpreter - PRN ASL (Onsite Position, Not Remote)

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Interpreter Services

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Lexington Medical Center, consistently recognized as the best hospital and ranked #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, is dedicated to providing quality health services that meet community needs. The 607-bed teaching hospital is part of a healthcare network including six community medical centers, employing over 8,700 professionals. The network features a recognized cardiovascular program, an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, and various specialized centers.

Job Summary

A Specialty Interpreter facilitates communication for LEP patients and visitors, translating spoken or signed messages between them and LMC staff. The role requires cultural and linguistic competence, adherence to professional standards, and the ability to provide sight-translation of medical materials to improve patient understanding.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience as a medical interpreter
• Certification through CCHI (Languages of Limited Diffusion) or RID (ASL interpreters) within the first year of employment
• Proficiency in at least two languages, including English and ASL or another foreign language of limited diffusion

Essential Functions

• Provide accurate interpretation using medical, business, and general terminology
• Follow ethical guidelines from NCIHC and RID
• Translate relevant materials as needed
• Serve as cultural mediator to enhance communication

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve interpreting skills, stay updated on linguistic variances
• Participate in Continuing Education to maintain certification
• Respond to service requests promptly
• Handle high-pressure or emotionally intense situations sensitively
• Travel to other LMC facilities as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental, and life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) matching plan from day one (up to 6%)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Low-cost supplemental life insurance options
• Adoption assistance
• Disability coverage after 90 days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness programs

Equal Opportunity Employer

LMC provides equal employment opportunities to all, promoting a discrimination-free environment and internal advancement based on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or other protected status.