Medical Interpreter - Nepali

University of Vermont Health Network•Burlington, VT

8d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Nepali Medical Interpreter to provide high‑quality interpretation that supports clear, compassionate communication between providers, patients, and families. This fulltime, full‑benefits position is central to our commitment to equity, dignity, and belonging for all members of our community. Interpreters may also support the Language Access Services department in areas such as training and education, documentation, community or committee work, or other initiatives. The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

High proficiency in Nepali and English.
Completion of a 60‑hour medical interpreter training.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology and cultural humility.
Strong knowledge of the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Ability to work in dynamic clinical environments with professionalism and compassion aligned with UVM Health values.
Minimum one year of professional community interpreting.

Responsibilities

Provide high‑quality interpretation that supports clear, compassionate communication between providers, patients, and families.
Support the Language Access Services department in areas such as training and education, documentation, community or committee work, or other initiatives.