Medical Interpreter jobs in West Virginia
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
- Shenandoah Community Health
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Martinsburg, WV
FULL_TIME
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Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center whose mission is to provide access to healthcare by reducing barriers to care. Our coordinated range of services includes primary care, women's health, behavioral health, oral health, HIV case management, pharmacy, lab, radiology, and a variety of support services. SCH also offers interpretation services for patients whose primary language is not English. Working at SCH is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to impact the lives of the people living in our community. Come join our team! To learn more about SCH, visit www.shencommhealth.com .
Shenandoah Community Health is seeking a Spanish-Speaking Medical Interpreter to join our dynamic team in serving patients!
Job Summary
The Medical Interpreter will perform a variety of interpretation, translation, and other services to assist non-English speaking patients receiving care within Shenandoah Community Health.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities- Participate as a neutral party in the role as a conduit of information that must flow between staff and the patient.
- Ensure that information pertaining to the patient's services (such as hospitalization, advanced directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated.
- Ensure that the patient's questions and concerns regarding their treatment and additional information are appropriately addressed.
- Provide interpreter services, and convey the exact message as opposed to summarizing information in a way that is subjective.
- Promote customer service satisfaction!
- Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance role.
- Ensure that all policies and procedures related to process, service, and employee work rules are followed.
- Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues on non-English speaking patients, families, and escorts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of conversion/translation competency testing in secondary language (Spanish-Speaking).
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- 10 Days Ago
Sessional Interpreter
- NHS Ayrshire & Arran
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Glasgow, WV
FULL_TIME
- NHS Greater Glasgow and ClydePost Title: Vietnamese Sessional InterpreterRef: 188457Hours: FlexiblePay: £16 or £20 per hour dependant on qualificationsLocation: GlasgowNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is...
- 3 Days Ago
Paraprofessional Sign Language Interpreter
- West Virginia Department of Education
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Charleston, WV
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 14353 Position Type: Aide/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 12/14/2023 Location: Hamlin PK-8 Closing Date: 12/22/2023 County: Lincoln County Schools - website Position is for a ParaprofessionalSign...
- 5 Days Ago
Spanish Interpreter (In-person)
- iLingo Interpreting
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Morgantown, WV
OTHER
- We are currently seeking interpreters to facilitate effective communication between patients and healthcare providers. Our interpreting assignments are offered as opportunities arise in your local are...
- 8 Days Ago
ASL VRI & Onsite Freelance Interpreter
- ContactLink Solutions LLC
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Martinsburg, WV
CONTRACTOR
- Language: American Sign Language (ASL) US-Based InterpreterWe are currently looking for both VRI and Onsite US-Based ASL interpreter. An ASL interpreter will provides sign language interpretation serv...
- 10 Days Ago
Medical oncology
- Enterprise Medical
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Princeton, WV
FULL_TIME
- A large West Virginia-based healthcare system is seeking a Medical Oncologist for an outpatient practice setting. This community hospital is a 247-bed facility serving a 10-county region in southern W...
- 1 Day Ago
Medical Interpreter jobs at Popular Companies
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
- 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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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
- 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 Inc
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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
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
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
About West Virginia
West Virginia (/vərˈdʒɪniə/ (listen)) is a state located in the Appalachian region in the Southern United States and is also considered to be a part of the Middle Atlantic States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north, Maryland to the east and northeast, Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, and Ohio to the northwest. West Virginia is the 41st largest state by area, and is ranked 38th in population. The capital and largest city is Charleston.
West Virginia became a state following the Wheeling Conventions of 1861, after the American Civil War had begun. Delegates from so...
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Income Estimation for Medical Interpreter jobs
$40,540 to $50,383
Most Popular Cities in West Virginia for Medical Interpreter Jobs
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