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Medical Interpreter  (Onsite) (Temp-to-hire)

Cook County, IL 

3 months (possible extension or perm offered)

Shift: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm 

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Arabic Medical Interpreter to facilitate accurate and effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential medical interpretation for patients, families, physicians, and healthcare staff.

• Interpret during medical consultations, diagnostic testing, procedures, surgeries, consent discussions, and patient education.

• Ensure patient concerns and needs are clearly communicated to healthcare providers.

• Prioritize multiple interpretation requests based on urgency and patient needs.

• Support effective communication by addressing cultural and language barriers.

• Document interpretation encounters, including location, duration, purpose, and patient refusals.

• Maintain accurate productivity records and interpretation activity logs.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of 3 years of medical interpreting experience in an acute care hospital setting.

• CCHI Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) certification in Arabic required.

• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Arabic.

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare interpretation standards.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other documentation or data-tracking systems.

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