Medical Interpreter, Arabic Global Services Full-Time Days
Core
Provides medical and general interpreting services to patients, families, and healthcare teams at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, acting as a cultural mediator to facilitate communication and ensure patient understanding.
Role type
Medical Interpreter (Arabic)
Builds
Facilitates communication during consultations, diagnostic testing, medical procedures, consent processes, and educational forums.
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Interpreting
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Medical terminology, cultural competency, prioritization of urgent requests, documentation accuracy, software proficiency (Excel, Word)
Preferred skills
Bachelor's Degree
Responsibilities
Conduct medical interpreting for patients and staff; screen and prioritize multiple interpreting requests; assist in complaint resolution for limited English-proficient populations; maintain accurate records of all interpretation encounters; participate in professional development and staff meetings.
Seniority
Individual Contributor