Certified Medical Interpreter/Translator in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania at The Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley

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The Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18701, United States
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Certified Medical Interpreter/Translator

Certified Medical Interpreter/Translator
Main Office - Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
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Description
Purpose of this position : T he Medical Interpreter & Translator facilitates accurate communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers. This role provides interpretation during patient visits and phone calls, translates written materials, and supports patient understanding, confidentiality, and quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide accurate, impartial, and complete interpretation between English-speaking providers and Spanish-speaking patients during appointments, examinations, and follow-up discussions.
  • Interpret medical histories, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment recommendations, medication instructions, and patient education
  • Use appropriate medical terminology in both English and Spanish while preserving the meaning and intent of the original message.
  • Translate approved patient education materials, appointment instructions, office communications, and other non-complex clinical documents between English and Spanish.
  • Ensure translated materials are accurate, culturally appropriate, and understandable to the intended audience.
  • Document interpreter services in the electronic health record, consistent with office policy.
  • Help identify communication barriers that may affect patient access, understanding, or continuity of care.
  • Interpret accurately and completely without adding, omitting, or changing information.

Employee Benefits Include :

  • FREE Health Care/Medical Coverage
  • Affordable Dental, Vision & Supplementary Insurances
  • FREE Life Insurance & FREE Long Term Disability
  • Safe Harbor 401k with Dollar-for-Dollar Matching
  • FREE Employee Assistance Programs
  • Yearly Annual Raises & Payday Flexibility - Control WHEN You Get Paid
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Advanced Degree & Development Opportunities
  • Student Loan Assistance Program ($150 per month on existing student loans)
  • FREE Licensure, Supervision, Trainings, CEU/CME Reimbursement & Credentialing!
  • FREE Subscription to the Calm App
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Flexible Holiday Time - Personal, Sick & Vacation Time Accrues at Day 1 of Employment!
    • Additional Benefits:
      • Phone Plan Discounts & Online Shopping Discounts
      • Workplace Banking Program Benefits
      • Flexible Spending Accounts . . . . AND MANY MORE!!

**CSC/RCC have been Voted and Certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025-2026!**

Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Certificate in medical translation required
  • At least 1 year of interpreter/translation experience in a medical setting, preferably in a community health or FQHC environment
  • Experience working with underserved and diverse patient populations strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems; experience with eClinicalWorks, NextGen, SmartCare or similar systems is a plus
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Professional, empathetic, and patient-centered approach to customer service
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment
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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18701, United States

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