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Medical Interpreter conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients, and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Being a Medical Interpreter advises medical personnel about any cultural issues that might impact patient care. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Additionally, Medical Interpreter may be required to translate written documents. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. Requires fluency in one or more languages in addition to English. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May require Translation certificate. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Interpreter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Interpreter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Spoken Language Medical Interpreter- Lingala
  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME

  • Summary

    • **The office is located at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine This position does not offer remote work options.

    • Languages Needed:  Lingala
    • Foreign Language Medical Interpreters facilitate health related communication between Health Care Providers (HCPs) and Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, ensuring that patients receive understandable and respectful care that is in keeping with their cultural health beliefs, practices and primary language.
    • Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
      • Education: Advanced knowledge of medical terminology in source and target language as evidenced by passing score on ICCS on line test and completion of 100 hour LANA training or degreed (MD or RN) from the United States. Advanced training and/or experience in medical interpretation as evidenced by completion of 12 hour LANA (or comparable) Basic Interpreter course and documented medical interpreting experience.
      • License/Certifications: N/A
      • Experience: See "Education"
      • Fluency or comparable skill level in both English and the target language(s) as evidenced by Pacific (or comparable) Bilingual Language test.
      • Excellent customer service | teamwork skills.
      • Scheduling flexibility and willingness to work at multiple locations.

    Additional Information

    MaineHealth is a health system whose members and affiliates include hospitals, physician practices, long-term care facilities, home care agencies, and support services. Learn more about this system at www.mainehealth.org
  • 2 Months Ago
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Spoken Language Medical Interpreter- Chinese Cantonese
  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary *This position is not a remote working position. **The office is located at Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine Languages Needed: Chinese Cantonese -**Chinese Mandarin is a plus Foreign Lang...
  • 2 Months Ago
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Interpreter
  • The Language Partners
  • Portland, ME CONTRACTOR
  • THE LANGUAGE PARTNERS is located in Portland Maine. LP has been offering clients Language Solutions for the past 25 years. Language Partners is now part of a national Commnication and Language Technol...
  • 2 Months Ago
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Interpreter and Translator
  • Translation & Interpretation Network
  • Lewiston, ME CONTRACTOR
  • Summary: THE LANGUAGE PARTNERS located in Portland Maine is currently in need of LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS. Language Partners has been working with community partners by providing Quality Language Interpr...
  • 21 Days Ago
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American Sign Language Interpreter
  • MSAD 17 Oxford Hills School District
  • South Paris, ME FULL_TIME
  • The Oxford Hills School District is seeking excellent candidates for the position of American Sign Language Interpreter for The Oxford Hills Comprehensive High school.Oxford Hills Comprehensive High S...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Scheduling Coordinator- Interpreter Services
  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Summary Position Summary Works independently under general supervision and in accordance with the established policies and procedures, schedules all procedures / bookings for one or several campuses a...
  • 25 Days Ago
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Medical Interpreter
  • IASIS Healthcare
  • Brockton, MA
  • Medical InterpreterClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation: Good Samaritan Medical CenterPosted Date: 9/25/202...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Medical Interpreter, Spanish
  • Emory Healthcare
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Be valued. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. Join the only health system in Georgia with five Magnet-designated ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sr.,Medical Interpreter - 3rd shift
  • Parkland Health & Hospital System
  • Dallas, TX
  • Interested in a career with both meaning and growth? Whether your abilities are in direct patient care or one of the man...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Spanish On-site Medical Interpreters (Florida)
  • PGLS
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • Job Description Piedmont Global Language Solutions (PGLS) offers language services consisting of interpretation, transla...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Bilingual Medical Interpreter
  • Swope Health
  • Kansas City, KS
  • As a Bilingual Medical Interpreter, you will conducts medical and general interpreting between patients and medical prof...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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MEDICAL INTERPRETER - PER DIEM
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
  • Cambridge, MA
  • **When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference in peoples lives.** **Job...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Spanish Medical Interpreter - Per Diem
  • Boston Childrens Hospital
  • Waltham, MA
  • Job Posting Description This Spanish Medical Interpreter will be responsible for: Interpreting in person and over video ...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Portuguese & Cape-Verdean Medical Interpreter II
  • Boston Childrens Hospital
  • Boston, MA
  • Job Posting Description The Portuguese & Cape-Verdean Interpreter will be responsible for: Medical Interpreting for pati...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Maine

To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West). Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
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Income Estimation for Medical Interpreter jobs
$43,627 to $54,221

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What does a Medical Interpreter do?

Medical Interpreter in Alamogordo, NM
Just as a doctor may see their work as a personal calling, interpreters working in this field often feel the same.
October 10, 2019
Medical Interpreter in Springfield, OH
Once they have that under their belt they make excellent Medical Interpreters.
October 16, 2019
Medical Interpreter in Eugene, OR
It used to be that interpreters would be strictly limited to performing interpreting tasks; however, nowadays interpreters working in hospitals, medical institutions, and health-related call centers would do well to have more than interpretation skills under their belt.
October 25, 2019