3 translation interpretation jobs found

Job Summary: A Certified Multi-Lingual Health Care Interpreter provides oral simultaneous, consecutive interpretation and sight translation throughout the medical center/designated location, in two (2) or more languages and/or dialects of service. Essential Responsibilities: + Performs on-site and over-the-phone interpretation for patients, families and Kaiser Permanente and non-Kaiser Permanente health care providers who prefer to speak in their primary languages, other than English. + Provides simple translation, under the supervision of Department Manager and/or Translator. Completes interpretation work requests as per protocol and provides accurate and timely documentation of work done. Participates as a member of the health care delivery team, exercising sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality of employee and patient information at all times. + Provides expert knowledge regarding the interplay of medical treatment and key aspects...

Provide accurate spoken language interpretation services in person or other modalities as assigned. Requires advanced proficiency in English and target language, plus knowledge of medical vocabulary to ensure linguistically appropriate care. Targeting a Medical Interpreter who speaks both Mandarin and Cantonese. This is a part-time position with benefits. **Required Education/Skill/Experience:** High School Diploma or equivalent experience Fluent in designated language and English Minimum of two (2) years experience interpreting (in a medical/healthcare setting) Current knowledge of medical terminology and procedures **Required Credentials** : Certified Medical Interpreter by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), or equivalent state or national medical certification such as Commission for Health Care Interpreters (CCHI) or National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)....

**Job Description** **Harborview Medical Center’s Interpreter Services Department** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Medical Interpreter 1, Cantonese and Mandarin.** **WORK SCHEDULE** + 40 hours per week + Day Shift **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS** + Enable patient(s) to access medical care + Be a part of a team dedicated to improving language access **PRIMARY JOB 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 **REQUIREMENTS** + High school graduation or equivalent AND two years interpretation experience in a clinic or...