Interpreter

Cooper Norcross University Hospital • Camden, NJ

1d • $25 - $43

About The Position

A medical interpreter provides interpretation and translation services for patients with limited English proficiency and healthcare staff. The role involves accurately and confidentially interpreting medical information so patients understand diagnoses, treatment options, and other important information, as well as translating medical documents such as records and prescriptions.

The Interpreter helps ensure mutual understanding between healthcare providers and patients who do not share a language. The role conveys medical information to patients in a language they understand and communicates information provided by patients to healthcare professionals. Success requires empathy for patients in vulnerable situations, accurate and unbiased translations, and the ability to interpret essential information quickly under pressure.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.
• Foreign-language written translation skills.
• Listening skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Interpreter/Translator Certificate and/or Certificate of Competency from an approved Interpreter/Translator training program preferred.
• Open to obtaining certification as an employee of CUHC.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation between patients with limited English proficiency and healthcare staff.
• Accurately and confidentially convey medical information, including diagnoses and treatment options.
• Communicate information provided by patients to healthcare professionals.
• Translate medical documents, such as records and prescriptions.
• Work outside normal hours when needed if Voyce cannot be used by the patient.

What This Job Offers

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