| Medical Interpreter Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Medical Interpreter. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Medical Interpreter along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Medical Interpreter is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: VP of Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs Manager, Medical Affairs Director, Medical Writer III, Medical Affairs Specialist III, Medical Affairs Specialist IV, Medical Affairs Specialist V, Medical Affairs Senior Manager, Sign Language Interpreter |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Medical Interpreter |
| Conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients, and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Advises medical personnel about any cultural issues that might impact patient care. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. 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. Works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Hospital Interpreter, Patient Interpretation Services Specialist, Video Medical Interpreter |
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| Similar Jobs: VP of Medical Affairs, Medical Affairs Manager, Medical Affairs Director, Medical Writer III, Medical Affairs Specialist III, Medical Affairs Specialist IV, Medical Affairs Specialist V, Medical Affairs Senior Manager, Sign Language Interpreter |
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| Level of Education: Medical Interpreter Salaries with No Diploma, Medical Interpreter Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Medical Interpreter Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Medical Interpreter Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Medical Interpreter Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Medical Interpreter Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
