Froedtert Health
MEDICAL TRANSLATOR INTERPRETER, FCH - LANGUAGE SERVICES
Froedtert Health, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Job Summary
Provides accurate and professional language translation and interpreting services. Translator provides written translation of a wide variety of documents. Interpreter facilitates culturally and linguistically competent communication between individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and medical providers in a manner that promotes patient safety and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
Provide written translation of medical documents, patient letters, and other material. Interpret diagnostic processes, treatments, procedures, preventive care, and maintain cultural competency. Interact with patients, families, and health care providers, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Perform under stressful situations and medical emergencies. Travel between locations during shift as required.
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of experience providing medical interpreting in English and target language (prefer Spanish). Minimum 1 year of medical translation experience, or MA in Translation and National Interpreter Certification (CCHI, NBCMI) required. Preferred 3 years directly related experience. Bachelor’s degree in translation, foreign language or related field required. Master’s degree in Translation preferred. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, solid knowledge of medical terminology and competence in communicating the meaning of terms. Formal interpreter training preferred (40 hour medical interpretation training program). CCHI or NBCMI Certification preferred.
Benefits
Paid time off Career Pathways & tuition assistance, CEU opportunities Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan – 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, moving assistance, discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262‑439‑1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
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Provides accurate and professional language translation and interpreting services. Translator provides written translation of a wide variety of documents. Interpreter facilitates culturally and linguistically competent communication between individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and medical providers in a manner that promotes patient safety and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
Provide written translation of medical documents, patient letters, and other material. Interpret diagnostic processes, treatments, procedures, preventive care, and maintain cultural competency. Interact with patients, families, and health care providers, demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Perform under stressful situations and medical emergencies. Travel between locations during shift as required.
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of experience providing medical interpreting in English and target language (prefer Spanish). Minimum 1 year of medical translation experience, or MA in Translation and National Interpreter Certification (CCHI, NBCMI) required. Preferred 3 years directly related experience. Bachelor’s degree in translation, foreign language or related field required. Master’s degree in Translation preferred. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, solid knowledge of medical terminology and competence in communicating the meaning of terms. Formal interpreter training preferred (40 hour medical interpretation training program). CCHI or NBCMI Certification preferred.
Benefits
Paid time off Career Pathways & tuition assistance, CEU opportunities Academic partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan – 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, moving assistance, discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262‑439‑1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
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