Chuukese Healthcare Interpreter

Linguava Interpreters Inc•Maywood Park, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Chuukese Healthcare Interpreter who is passionate about language access and driven by the impact clear communication can have on patient care. In this role, you will do far more than interpret words—you will help patients and healthcare providers understand one another during some of life’s most important and vulnerable moments. Through accurate interpretation, cultural understanding, and compassionate professionalism, you will help create safer, more equitable healthcare experiences for the communities we serve. At Linguava, we believe language access is essential to quality healthcare, and our interpreters are at the heart of that mission. Linguava’s healthcare interpreters provide high-quality, in-person interpretation services primarily within hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare environments throughout the Portland Metro area. This role is responsible for facilitating accurate, culturally appropriate communication between healthcare providers and patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). Interpreters support patient safety, quality of care, and positive health outcomes by ensuring complete and effective communication during medical encounters. Our interpreters are known not only for their professionalism and accuracy, but also for embodying our commitment to People First and Above & Beyond Customer Service in every interaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Willingness to obtain and maintain Oregon Health Authority (OHA) interpreter credentialing
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Experience providing interpretation in professional settings required
Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and accuracy in sensitive situations
Fluency in English and Chuukese (spoken and written)
Strong understanding of interpreter ethics and standards of practice
Excellent listening, memory retention, and communication skills
Ability to remain neutral, objective, and culturally responsive
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Nice To Haves

Experience interpreting in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, or behavioral health environments
Familiarity with medical terminology and healthcare workflows
Experience supporting vulnerable or underserved patient populations
Ability to navigate emotionally complex healthcare interactions with professionalism and empathy

Responsibilities

Deliver accurate, complete, and culturally appropriate interpretation in healthcare settings
Facilitate communication during patient visits, examinations, procedures, and discharge conversations
Interpret medical terminology and complex healthcare discussions clearly and effectively
Perform sight translation of simple, time-sensitive documents when needed
Preserve meaning, tone, and intent without omissions, additions, or alterations
Manage the flow of communication between patients and providers to ensure clarity and understanding
Professionally request clarification or repetition when needed to maintain accuracy
Help bridge cultural context and communication nuances while maintaining interpreter neutrality
Represent Linguava professionally during all healthcare assignments
Foster a calm, respectful, and supportive environment for patients, providers, and staff
Demonstrate empathy and cultural sensitivity in high-stress or emotionally charged situations
Follow HIPAA, Fraud, Waste & Abuse (FWA), and all healthcare facility protocols
Adhere to the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Healthcare Interpreters
Maintain required healthcare onboarding requirements, immunizations, and screenings
Complete assignment documentation and verification forms accurately and on time