Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Medical Interpreter
Location: Louisville, KY
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Starting at $20.67/hour

About Us

Committed to providing high-quality, culturally sensitive healthcare to our diverse community. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Medical Interpreter to support our mission by facilitating effective communication between patients and healthcare providers.

Position Summary

Under administrative direction, the Medical Interpreter performs interpretation services in a community health setting. This role is essential in ensuring that patients with limited English proficiency receive accurate and respectful care.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret spoken and written messages between English and Spanish (or other languages as needed), maintaining content, context, and style.
• Translate medical forms, patient information, and provider instructions.
• Assist staff with patient care tasks such as phone calls and appointment scheduling.
• Coordinate with other interpreters to meet patient needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to healthcare privacy standards.
• Refer to reference materials to ensure translation accuracy.
• Support cultural understanding between patients and providers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (or other required language).
• One year of experience in medical interpretation OR six months in a healthcare setting plus a certificate from a 40-hour medical interpreter training (e.g., Bridging the Gap).
• Must pass a Medical Interpretation exam.

Preferred Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to cultural sensitivity and patient advocacy.

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