Brown University Health
Interpreter (Night Shift)
Rhode Island Hospital · Full-time · Posted Sep 9, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of one to two years of formal medical interpreting.
- Education
- Associate Degree in any area related to science or human services or its equivalent level of experience.
About the job
Provides oral and written medical interpretation and translation for patients, families, and hospital staff, and supports communication and access to care across language and cultural barriers.
What you'll do
- Interpret medical conversations in person or by telephone, and translate medical documents and information.
- Assist patients with forms, appointments, billing procedures, and communication with outside institutions.
- Train and support hospital personnel and student interpreters on cultural and language issues.
What they ask for
- Fluency and proficiency in English and the target foreign language.
- Medical Interpreter Training Program Certificate.
- Proficiency in medical terminology in English and the target language.
- Associate Degree in a science- or human-services-related area or equivalent level of experience.
Pay
$26.00-$27.17 (pay range; base salary or total pay not specified)
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