Haitian Creole Medical Interpreter
Core
Provide accurate medical interpretation between Haitian Creole-speaking patients and healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and communication.
Role type
Medical Interpreter (On-site)
Builds
Patient care delivery and communication
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Interpretation
Required skills
Haitian Creole fluency, medical terminology, cultural competence, conflict resolution, problem solving, listening skills, confidentiality, customer service
Preferred skills
2-4 year degree in language interpreting or clinical field, 40-hour medical interpreter training, progress toward national certification
Technologies
Two-way video services, telephone systems, on-site scheduling tools
Responsibilities
Interpret medical and non-medical terminology, guide other staff interpreters, explain interpreter services to health system staff, remind patients of appointments, act as a benchmark for cultural competence
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry to mid-level