Medical Interpreter jobs in Bellingham, WA

Medical Interpreter conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients, and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Being a Medical Interpreter advises medical personnel about any cultural issues that might impact patient care. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Additionally, Medical Interpreter may be required to translate written documents. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. Requires fluency in one or more languages in addition to English. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May require Translation certificate. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Interpreter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Interpreter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Spanish In-Person Interpreter
  • Universal Language Service, Inc.
  • Anacortes, WA FULL_TIME
  • Spanish In-Person Interpreter (IPI)
    Job Title: Spanish Interpreter
    Location: Anacortes, onsite servicing Skagit County
    Job Type: Independent Contractor
    Position Overview: The Spanish In-Person Interpreter is responsible for facilitating onsite communication for Limited English Proficient (LEP) community and the practitioners that serve them in a variety of settings. This contract position is flexible and an opportunity to expand your interpreting business with access to many sessions per day.
    Job Functions
    • Provide effective onsite interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
    • Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for sessions.
    • Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing situations.
    • Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
    • Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
    • Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences.
    • Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
    • Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
    • Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.
    Qualifications
    • Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (Spanish to English and vice-a-versa).
    • Excellent listening and retention skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
    • Successful completion of a proficiency assessment or have a national certification.
    • Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).
    • Must be at least 18 years of age.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
    • Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
    • National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI, NBCMI or DSHS.
    • Accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).
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Mixteco In-Person Interpreter
  • Universal Language Service, Inc.
  • Anacortes, WA FULL_TIME
  • Mixteco In-Person Interpreter (IPI) Job Title: Mixteco Interpreter Location: Anacortes, onsite servicing Skagit County Job Type: Independent Contractor Position Overview: The Mixteco In-Person Interpr...
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Spanish In-Person Interpreter
  • Universal Language Service, Inc.
  • Bellingham, WA FULL_TIME
  • Spanish In-Person Interpreter (IPI) Job Title: Spanish Interpreter Location: Bellingham, onsite servicing Whatcom County Job Type: Independent Contractor Position Overview: The Spanish In-Person Inter...
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Punjabi In-Person Interpreter
  • Universal Language Service, Inc.
  • Bellingham, WA FULL_TIME
  • Punjabi In-Person Interpreter (IPI) Job Title: Punjabi Interpreter Location: Bellingham, onsite servicing Whatcom County Job Type: Independent Contractor Position Overview: The Punjabi In-Person Inter...
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Local Spanish interpreter in Mount Vernon WA
  • Global Lingo
  • Mount Vernon, WA CONTRACTOR
  • Service required: O-site Consecutive Interpreting. Source language: English (US) Target language: Spanish (LATAM) Location: Lautenbach Recycling, 13084 Ball Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Date: Wednesday,...
  • 2 Days Ago
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Travel - Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Titan Medical Group
  • Mount Vernon, WA FULL_TIME
  • When you work for us, we work for you. With Titan Medical, you gain access to thousands of travel nursing and allied health jobs across the country. You also get unmatched service. From the moment you...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Finance Soft Count Clerk - Part Time
  • Silver Reef Casino Resort
  • Ferndale, WA
  • Description Summary: Responsible for counting and reconciling all cash that comes through the Soft Count Room. Ensures c...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Lake Padden Golf Course Range Attendant
  • Troon International
  • Bellingham, WA
  • ** Lake Padden Golf Course Range Attendant** **Job Category****:** Golf **Requisition Number****:** LAKEP003124 Showing ...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director of Occupancy, Communication and Admin Services (OCAS)
  • Western Washington University
  • Bellingham, WA
  • About the University Western Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school,...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director of University Residences for Occupancy, Communication, Administrative Services (OCAS)
  • Western Washington University
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Associate Director of University Residences for Occupancy, Communication, Administrative Services (OCAS) About the Unive...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Speech Language Pathologist - Highland Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia
  • Highland Health and Rehab of Cascadia
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Job Type Part-time Description A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) will evaluate and treat residents/patients with tempo...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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NDT Level II RT MT PT UT VT (any combination)
  • Rockwood
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Acuren is currently recruiting for NDT Level II Technicians to support our Bellingham, WA operations. Set up and calibra...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Vice President - Wealth Manager
  • Claire Myers Consulting
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Compensation - $110,000 - 175,000 base salary plus bonuses and benefits The Vice President - Wealth Manager is an integr...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Designer
  • John Moreland
  • Bellingham, WA
  • Job Description Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES Read and develop basic to complex Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Bellingham, Washington

The city is located at 48°45′N 122°29′W / 48.750°N 122.483°W / 48.750; -122.483 (48.75, −122.48). The city is situated on Bellingham Bay which is protected by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia. It lies west of Mount Baker and Lake Whatcom (from which it gets its drinking water) and north of the Chuckanut Mountains and the Skagit Valley. Whatcom Creek runs through the center of the city. Bellingham is 18 miles (29 km) south of the US-Canada border and 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Vancouver. According to the United States Census Burea...
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Income Estimation for Medical Interpreter jobs
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