Certified Medical Interpreter/Translator in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania at The Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley
NewEmployment Type: Full-Time
The Children's Service Center of Wyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18701, United States
Posted on
New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired.
Job Description
Certified Medical Interpreter/Translator
Certified Medical Interpreter/Translator
Main Office - Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Apply
Overview
Position Type
Full Time
Apply
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!!
- Additional Benefits:
**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
Share job details to
Scan to Apply
Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone.
- Fast
- Easy
- Apply on the go
Explore Related Opportunities
Miscellaneous Media and Communication Workers jobs near me in PennsylvaniaJobs near me in PennsylvaniaMiscellaneous Media and Communication Workers jobs
Job Location
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, 18701, United States