Medical Interpreter jobs in South Carolina

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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Interpreter
  • Lexington Medical Center
  • West Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Interpreter Services
    Full Time
    Night Shift
    10pm-6am



    Sign-On Bonus: 0

    Consistently named best hospital, Lexington Medical Center dedicates itself to providing quality health services that meet the needs of its communities. Ranked #2 in the state and #1 in the Columbia metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Medical Center is the only hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.


    The 607-bed teaching hospital anchors a health care network that includes five community medical centers and employs more than 8,000 health care professionals. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first HeartCARE CenterTM and an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence affiliated with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for research and education. The network also features an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80 physician practices. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies.

    Job Summary

    A Spoken Language Interpreter is an employee of Lexington Medical Center who facilitates communication of spoken messages between LEP patients and visitors and LMC staff and providers. An interpreter combines the ability to facilitate understanding with both cultural and linguistic barriers while adhering to the role of the interpreter. An interpreter provides sight-translation of appropriate materials as admissible according to the conventions of medical interpreting to enhance patients’ and families’ comprehension of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year of experience as a medical interpreter
    Substitutable Education & Experience (Optional): None.
    Required Certifications/Licensure: Nationally certified at the time of hire or must obtain certification within the first year of employment (Spoken Language Interpreters must be nationally certified through the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
    Required Training: Must complete or have completed Bridging the Gap Medical Interpreter specific proficiency testing and training upon hire.

    Essential Functions

    • Demonstrate outstanding listening, analytical and short-term memory skills.
    • Demonstrate excellent language skills in both English and another language.
    • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical and professional codes of conduct covering confidentiality, informed consent and privacy.
    • Provides interpretation services effectively, with accuracy of meaning through the use of medical, business, and general terminology. The communication triad may include, but is not limited to, interpretation for patients, family members, visitors, LEP employees of LMC, and any person providing care or treatment on behalf of LMC and its affiliates.
    • Follows the guidelines of the National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare (NCIHC).

    Duties & Responsibilities

    • Provides sight-translation when needed and appropriate of pertinent materials for patients and families.
    • Serves as a cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between staff and patients or family members.
    • Monitors language and interpreting skills, takes initiative to maintain and improve as necessary and stays abreast of linguistic meanings and regional variances of both languages.
    • Participates in Continuing Education opportunities to maintain certification.
    • Monitors, accepts and responds to requests through ServiceHub.
    • Culturally sensitive and able to adapt to adverse situations, handle high pressure or emotionally intense scenarios.
    • Able to travel to other LMC facilities.
    • Performs all other duties as assigned.

    We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families:

    • Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
    • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
    • Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
    • Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
    • Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
    • Adoption assistance
    • LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Student loan forgiveness

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    It is the policy of LMC to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. LMC strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. LMC endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.

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Medical Interpreter
  • New Horizon Family Health Services
  • Greenville, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: New Horizon Family Health Services (NHFHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has been improving the health of the communities we serve since 1992. We offer quality he...
  • 2 Days Ago

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MEDICAL INTERPRETER
  • GLOBAL INTERPRETING SOLUTIONS
  • UNKNOWN, SC CONTRACTOR
  • QualificationsInterpreting ExperienceInterpreter ExperienceProficient in medical terminology to accurately interpret and translate complex medical informationBilingual proficiency in English and anoth...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Medical Interpreter
  • newhorizonfhs
  • Travelers Rest, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: JOB SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Practice Manager, this position is primarily responsible for providing interpretation for the Hispanic/Latino population presenting to ...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Medical Interpreter
  • Beaufort Jasper
  • Okatie, SC FULL_TIME
  • POSITION SUMMARY The Medical Interpreter will provide accurate interpretation and translation of medical visits to patients on behalf of providers and the clinical care team. who are seeing and servin...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Medical Interpreter
  • newhorizonfhs
  • Greenville, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: New Horizon Family Health Services (NHFHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has been improving the health of the communities we serve since 1992. We offer quality he...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Spanish Medical Interpreter/Translator
  • St. Luke's Health System
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • Overview: St. Lukes Health System in Twin Falls, ID is seeking a Medical Interpreter/Translator to join our Language Ser...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CBHC Medical Interpreter
  • Eliot's
  • Lynn, MA
  • At Eliot we are dedicated to restoring dignity and hope to the lives of the people we serve by ensuring access to eviden...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Interpreter I - Spanish
  • ASIAN PACIFIC HEALTH CARE VENTURE
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Details Level Entry Job Location Los Feliz Health Center - Los Angeles, CA Remote Type N/A Position Type Full Time E...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Yupik Medical Interpreter/Translator
  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, AK
  • Position Summary: Under the direction of the manager, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and sta...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Yupik Medical Interpreter/Translator
  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, AK
  • Position Summary: Under the direction of the manager, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and sta...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Interpreter - Supplemental - Hmong
  • Mayo Clinic Health System
  • La Crosse, WI
  • Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & Worl...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bilingual Medical Interpreter
  • Swope Health
  • Kansas City, KS
  • As a Bilingual Medical Interpreter, you will conducts medical and general interpreting between patients and medical prof...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Interpreter - Spanish
  • Trinity Health
  • Springfield, MA
  • Employment Type: Part timeShift: Rotating Shift Description: Come join the Interpreter Services team at Mercy Medical Ce...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the Southeastern United States and the easternmost of the Deep South. It is bordered to the north by North Carolina, to the southeast by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the southwest by Georgia across the Savannah River. South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788. South Carolina became the first state to vote in favor of secession from the Union on December 20, 1860. After the American Civil War, it was readmitted into the United States on June 25, 1868. South Carolina is the 40th most extensive and 23...
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Income Estimation for Medical Interpreter jobs
$42,389 to $52,667

Medical Interpreter in Alamogordo, NM
Just as a doctor may see their work as a personal calling, interpreters working in this field often feel the same.
October 10, 2019
Medical Interpreter in Springfield, OH
Once they have that under their belt they make excellent Medical Interpreters.
October 16, 2019
Medical Interpreter in Eugene, OR
It used to be that interpreters would be strictly limited to performing interpreting tasks; however, nowadays interpreters working in hospitals, medical institutions, and health-related call centers would do well to have more than interpretation skills under their belt.
October 25, 2019