Medical Interpreter jobs in Illinois
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
Medical Interpreter - Spanish
- Advocate Health
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Ridge, IL
FULL_TIME
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Major Responsibilities
- Provides interpretation for patients, families and their health care team in a manner that promotes confidentiality at a professional distance within the given linguistic/cultural context for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, financial counselors and chaplains in all clinical settings. Provides interpretation in cases of life support withdrawal, fetal demise and major cases in emergency medicine.
- Encourages communication between patient and health care team to build rapport and ensures that the listener understands the message.
- Functions in a collaborative relationship with social services, behavioral health, financial counseling, and chaplaincy, including advanced directives, psychiatric evaluation and issues of homelessness, domestic violence and Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (AODA).
- Responsible for daily documentation of work activity certification on official departmental logs and charting interpretation in patient medical record.
- May also be called upon to facilitate the following: follow-up appointments, assist with appropriate referrals, transportation issues, insurance/payment process, informed consents, and site translations.
- Adheres to all federal. state and local laws and regulations governing the practice of medical interpreting in healthcare.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
- Medical Interpreter (CMI) certification issued by The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters needs to be obtained within 1 year.
- Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in.
- No experience required.
- Must be bilingual in target language and English with proven linguistic abilities in medical interpreting.
- Possesses professional command of bilingual medical terminology; anatomy, physiology, diagnostic process, treatment, prevention and health education models.
- Competent to interpret for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, chaplains, and financial counselors in all health care settings.
- Possesses knowledge concerning the ethics of medical interpreting as outlined by the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC).
- Possesses an understanding of the cultural aspects of the medical community as well as the cultural identity of patients of limited English proficiency.
- Ability to work in challenging situation involving issues of delivering difficult messages including death and dying.
- Excellent human relations and communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to utilize video interpreting techniques.
- May be exposed to human blood or body fluid.
- Must have ability to wear protective clothing as situation dictates.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Must work in 24/7 environment with on-call responsibility.
- Position requires travel; may be exposed to road and weather hazards.
- 6 Days Ago
Spanish Medical Interpreter
- Loyola Medicine
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Maywood, IL
PART_TIME
- Employment TypePart timeShiftRotating ShiftDescriptionAt Loyola, we know you’re more than your job. We see you and all your potential. That’s why we invest in our people. Flexible scheduling, tuition ...
- 8 Days Ago
Medical Interpreter Spanish
- Advocate Aurora
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Major Responsibilities:Provides interpretation for patients, families and their health care team in a manner that promotes confidentiality at a professional distance within the given linguistic/cultur...
- 1 Day Ago
Spanish Medical Interpreter
- Advocate Health
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Lawn, IL
FULL_TIME
- Major ResponsibilitiesProvides interpretation for patients, families and their health care team in a manner that promotes confidentiality at a professional distance within the given linguistic/cultura...
- 12 Days Ago
Medical Interpreter Spanish
- Advocate Health
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Lawn, IL
FULL_TIME
- Major ResponsibilitiesProvides interpretation for patients, families and their health care team in a manner that promotes confidentiality at a professional distance within the given linguistic/cultura...
- 12 Days Ago
Medical Interpreter Spanish
- Advocate Aurora
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Lawn, IL
FULL_TIME
- Major Responsibilities:Provides interpretation for patients, families and their health care team in a manner that promotes confidentiality at a professional distance within the given linguistic/cultur...
- 16 Days Ago
Medical Interpreter jobs at Popular Companies
Medical Interpreter
- New Horizon Family health Services INC
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Greenville, SC
- Job Description: New Horizon Family Health Services (NHFHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has been ...
- 6/10/2024 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
Spanish Medical Interpreter
- Caring Health Center
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Springfield, MA
- General Description: Conduct professional behavior commensurate with that expected for a health professional. This inclu...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Medical Interpreter jobs
$46,080 to $57,269
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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