Medical Interpreter, Cantonese & Mandarin
About The Position
Harborview Medical Center’s Interpreter Services Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Interpreter 1, Cantonese and Mandarin. This role enables patients to access medical care and is part of a team dedicated to improving language access. The Medical Interpreter will provide oral, sight, and written interpretation for target languages, transmitting information accurately between patient and provider or staff, encouraging direct communication, managing the complexity of cross-cultural encounters, and providing sight translation in the presence of medical staff. The interpreter will also assist patients in completing various forms.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent
- Two years interpretation experience in a clinic or hospital setting
- Medical interpreter certification or qualification either from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Responsibilities
- Provide oral, sight and written interpretation for target language(s)
- Transmit information accurately between patient and provider or staff
- Encourage direct communication between patient and provider or staff
- Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter
- Provide sight translation in the presence of a provider and/or other medical staff
- Assist patients to complete medical, financial, or other forms
Benefits
- Benefits for UW staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
