Medical Interpreter jobs in Rockville, MD
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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- Shenandoah Valley Medical System Inc
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Martinsburg, WV
FULL_TIME
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Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center whose mission is to provide access to healthcare by reducing barriers to care. Our coordinated range of services includes primary care, women's health, behavioral health, oral health, HIV case management, pharmacy, lab, radiology, and a variety of support services. SCH also offers interpretation services for patients whose primary language is not English. Working at SCH is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to impact the lives of the people living in our community. Come join our team! To learn more about SCH, visit www.shencommhealth.com.
Shenandoah Community Health is seeking a Spanish-Speaking Medical Interpreter to join our dynamic team in serving patients!
Job Summary:
The Medical Interpreter will perform a variety of interpretation, translation, and other services to assist non-English speaking patients receiving care within Shenandoah Community Health.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
- Participate as a neutral party in the role as a conduit of information that must flow between staff and the patient.
- Ensure that information pertaining to the patient's services (such as hospitalization, advanced directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated.
- Ensure that the patient's questions and concerns regarding their treatment and additional information are appropriately addressed.
- Provide interpreter services, and convey the exact message as opposed to summarizing information in a way that is subjective.
- Promote customer service satisfaction!
- Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance role.
- Ensure that all policies and procedures related to process, service, and employee work rules are followed.
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues on non-English speaking patients, families, and escorts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of conversion/translation competency testing in secondary language (Spanish-Speaking).
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- 1 Month Ago
- Shenandoah Valley Medical System Inc
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Martinsburg, WV
FULL_TIME
- Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center whose mission is to provide access to healthcare by reducing barriers to care. Our coordinated range of services includes prima...
- 1 Month Ago
- Frederick Health
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Frederick, MD
PART_TIME
- Medical Spanish interpreter needed for interpreting at hospital and various offsite locations for patients and providers.Requirements:Must demonstrate English and Spanish proficiency.High school or Ge...
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- medstar
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Provides medical interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) or the Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients and families/care takers. Ensures language access and culturally sensitive care for patien...
- 13 Days Ago
- Children's National Hospital
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Washington, DC
FULL_TIME
- Description Provides medical interpretation and coordination for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients and families. Identifies and triages these needs and issues to ensure language access and culturally ...
- 27 Days Ago
- Liberty Language Services
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Washington, DC
CONTRACTOR
- Are you bilingual? Do you possess a passion for resolving language barriers in the healthcare field?If so, we are currently in search of skilled individuals like yourself to join our team as Freelance...
- 1 Month Ago
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- Children's National Hospital
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Washington, DC
- Under supervision, The Interpreter/Translator will provide language interpretation and translation services to patients ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
- PGLS
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Annapolis, MD
- Job Description Freelance Medical Interpreters for On-site Consecutive Interpreting Serving the world and the local Metr...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
- CACI International, Inc.
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Fairfax, VA
- Chinese Mandarin Linguist Translation Interpretation Job Category: Language Services Time Type: Full time Minimum Cleara...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
- CACI International
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Fairfax, VA
- Kurdish Linguist Translation Interpretation TRAVEL ONLY Job Category: Language Services Time Type: Full time Minimum Cle...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Gallaudet University
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Washington, DC
- OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of highe...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Children's National Hospital
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Washington, DC
- Under supervision, The Interpreter/Translator will provide language interpretation and translation services to patients ...
- 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Leidos
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Reston, VA
- Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative ...
- 1/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
- Leidos
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Reston, VA
- Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative ...
- 1/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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