Interpreter Prn

Cooper University Hospital • Camden, NJ

39d • $23 - $37

About The Position

A medical interpreter is a professional who provides interpretation and translation services for patients who speak limited English and healthcare staff. They are responsible for interpreting medical information accurately and confidentially, ensuring that patients understand their medical diagnosis, treatment options, and other important information. They also provide translations of medical documents, such as records and prescriptions. We are looking for a fast-thinking and empathetic medical interpreter to ensure a mutual understanding between healthcare providers and patients who do not speak a shared language. The Medical Interpreter is responsible for conveying medical information to patients in an understood language, as well as informing healthcare professionals of any information provided by the patient. To be successful as a medical interpreter you must have empathy for patients who are in a vulnerable position while providing accurate and unbiased translations. You should be able to make quick translations under pressure to convey essential information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work out of normal hours if needed when Voyce cannot be used by the patient.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Foreign language(s) written translation skills.
• Listening skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Certification/Licensure Interpreter/Translator Certificate and/or Certificate of Competency from an approved Interpreter/Translator training program preferred.
• Open to obtaining certification as employee of CUHC.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting medical information accurately and confidentially.
• Ensuring patients understand their medical diagnosis, treatment options, and other important information.
• Providing translations of medical documents, such as records and prescriptions.
• Conveying medical information to patients in an understood language.
• Informing healthcare professionals of any information provided by the patient.
• Providing accurate and unbiased translations.
• Making quick translations under pressure to convey essential information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED