MEDICAL TRANSLATOR INTERPRETER

Froedtert • Milwaukee, WI

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides accurate and professional language translation and interpreting services. Translator provides written translation of a wide variety of documents. Interpreter facilitates culturally and linguistically competent communication between individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and medical providers in a manner that promotes patient safety and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience providing medical interpreting in English and the target language.
• Minimum of 1 year medical translation experience in English and the target language.
• Bachelor Degree in translation, foreign language or related field is required.
• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, solid knowledge of medical terminology and competence in communicating the meaning of terms.
• Ability to produce written translation of material, such as: various forms, documents, patient letters and other material.
• Strong ability to interpret diagnostic processes, treatments, procedures, preventive care, and be culturally competent.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, their families and health care providers.
• Ability to perform under stressful situations and medical emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Highly prefer Spanish Translator/Interpreter.
• In lieu of experience, MA in Translation and Interpreting, or MA in Translation with National Interpreter Certification (CCHI, NBCMI) is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience is preferred.
• Experience at a Level I Trauma Center is preferred.
• Professional Medical Interpreter Program is preferred.
• Master's degree in Translation is preferred.
• Formal interpreter training is preferred.
• 40 hour medical interpretation training program, preferred.
• CCHI or NBCMI Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides accurate and professional language translation and interpreting services.
• Provides written translation of a wide variety of documents.
• Facilitates culturally and linguistically competent communication between individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and medical providers in a manner that promotes patient safety and confidentiality.
• Travel between locations during shift is required.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level