Medical Interpreter

Texas Scottish Rite for Children • Dallas, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Our patients are our number one priority! We're committed to giving children back their childhood! This role facilitates communication among patients, families, and staff, serving as a cultural mediator when necessary to enhance understanding related to medical care. The Medical Interpreter will also provide written translation services and maintain proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency in English and the target language. Adherence to and promotion of the interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice are essential. This position may also assist with special projects and perform other administrative tasks as needed for department support.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Passing score on language proficiency assessments (written and verbal) within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of interpretation experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff.
• Interpret directly and accurately.
• Documents accurately and completely all interpretation services.
• Serves as a cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between patients/family and staff, as it relates to medical care.
• Provide written translation services.
• Maintain proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency in English and target language.
• Adhere and promote interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed for department support.

What This Job Offers

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