Medical Interpreter jobs in Iowa
Medical Interpreter conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients, and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Being a Medical Interpreter advises medical personnel about any cultural issues that might impact patient care. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Additionally, Medical Interpreter may be required to translate written documents. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. Requires fluency in one or more languages in addition to English. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May require Translation certificate. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Interpreter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Interpreter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Medical Interpreter jobs
Pacific Islander Community Health Worker/Medical Interpreter
- Cass Health
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Atlantic, IA
PART_TIME
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Position Summary
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Provides accurate interpretation and translation of critical medical information in direct service to providers, nurses and/or other health care staff who are seeing Chuukese patients who cannot speak or understand English when specifically required by the provider. Will collaborate closely with public health and care coordination staff to assist with several health equity projects for the Pacific Islander community in Cass County and other communities served by Cass Health and Cass County Public Health. Address disparities by removing barriers to ensure greater health equity and access to healthcare resources by improving and expanding health messaging and education in the areas of vaccine equity, diabetes information, promotion of prenatal and well-child checks, and other projects assigned by the Director of Public Health.
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Education and Experience Requirements
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EDUCATION:
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Required:
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High school diploma or GED.
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Preferred:
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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
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Required:
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Driver's License
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Preferred:
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Certification/Licensure Interpreter/Translator Certificate and/or Certificate of Competency from an approved Interpreter/Translator training program.
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TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
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Required:
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Fluency in Chuukese language.Ability to precisely and accurately translate critical medical information from English to the patient's native language.Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone, often in stressful situations.
Ability to work outside of normal working hours as needed.
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Preferred:
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Current knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
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Essential Job Functions
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- Precisely and accurately interprets critical medical advice and information given by the provider or nursing staff into equivalent terminology in the patient's native language (Chuukese).
- Assists in translating medical text from English on behalf of internal and external customers; may translate patient education information as specifically requested.
- Establishes and maintains quality service and positive interaction with all patients, customers, visitors, health care providers, and clinical employees.
- Assists with patient follow-up as necessary, to include contacting patients with appointment reminders.
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality in accordance with Cass Health policies and standards.
- Provides occasional services outside of normal working hours on as as-needed basis.
- Connects families through referrals to a wide range of community resources and services.
- Actively engages in community outreach events with community and organizations for the purpose of improving health equity.
- Completes accurate, timely and confidential documentation/records, as assigned.
- Participates in agency meetings, supervision, and other trainings/meetings, as identified
appropriate. - Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
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- 8 Days Ago
Interpreter
- Lutheran Services in Iowa
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Waterloo, IA
FULL_TIME
- LSI is seeking an occasional Interpreter for our Refugee & Immigrant Community Services serving clients in the Waterloo area. Interpreters are needed for the following languages: French, Swahili, Arab...
- 16 Days Ago
Interpreter
- U.S Comm for Refuge
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Des Moines, IA
FULL_TIME
- The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a non-governmental, not-for-profit international organization with a mission to protect the rights and address the needs of person in migratio...
- 20 Days Ago
Interpreter
- Tyson Foods
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Council, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job Details : SUMMARY : SUMMARY : The Karen Interpreter will facilitate effective communication between two parties that do not speak the same language by converting one spoken language to another. In...
- 20 Days Ago
Interpreter - Swahili
- Lutheran Services in Iowa
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Des Moines, IA
PART_TIME
- LSI is seeking a part-time occasional Swahili Interpreter to serve clients within our Refugee and Immigrant Community Services program in the Des Moines area. Hours and shifts will vary, with no guara...
- 2 Days Ago
Translator/Interpreter
- SABRE INDUSTRIES INC
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Sioux, IA
FULL_TIME
- Scope of Responsibility: The purpose of this position is to interpret for new and current employees to learn and enhance their skills. Under the direction of the Supervisor, you would provide training...
- 2 Days Ago
Medical Interpreter jobs at Popular Companies
Chinese Medical Interpreter or Translator
- Pride Health
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New York, NY
- Job Description Job Description Hello Job Seekers, Hope you are doing well. I am Mohit Saini from Pride health and hirin...
- 6/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Interpreter
- Berkshire Health Systems, Inc.
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Pittsfield, MA
- DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION To provide accurate, professional medical interpretation for LEP (limited English Proficienc...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Interpreter
- Providence Health & Services
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Richland, WA
- Providence is offering up to $2,500 Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment. M...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Interpreter
- Providence Health & Services
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Hood River, OR
- Medical Interpreter at Providence Hood River Hospital (Part-time, Day shift) Starting hourly rate is $23.07/hr and incre...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Interpreter
- Kadlec
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Richland, WA
- **Description** **Providence is offering up to $2,500 Hiring Bonus for eligible external candidates who meet all conditi...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Interpreter
- Contra Costa County (CA)
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Martinez, CA
- CONTINUOUS The Board of Supervisors have authorized the following future salary increases for this classification: 5% on...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Certified Medical Interpreter
- LCMC Health
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New Orleans, LA
- Your job is more than a job. Why a Great Place to Work At LCMC Health we help you to lean into your calling by leaning i...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Interpreter
- US Health
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Aurora, CO
- Description Location: UCHealth UCHlth 2450 Peoria Admin Services, US:CO:Aurora Department: UCHlth Interpreter Services F...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Iowa
Iowa (/ˈaɪəwə/ (listen)) is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordered by the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west. It is bordered by six states; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest and Minnesota to the north.
In colonial times, Iowa was a part of French Louisiana and Spanish Louisiana; its state flag is patterned after the flag of France. After the Louisiana Purchase, people laid the foundation for an agriculture-based economy in the heart of the Corn...
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Income Estimation for Medical Interpreter jobs
$43,107 to $53,574
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What does a Medical Interpreter do?
Medical Interpreter in Alamogordo, NM
Just as a doctor may see their work as a personal calling, interpreters working in this field often feel the same.
October 10, 2019
Medical Interpreter in Springfield, OH
Once they have that under their belt they make excellent Medical Interpreters.
October 16, 2019
Medical Interpreter in Eugene, OR
It used to be that interpreters would be strictly limited to performing interpreting tasks; however, nowadays interpreters working in hospitals, medical institutions, and health-related call centers would do well to have more than interpretation skills under their belt.
October 25, 2019