Medical Interpreter at Northside Hospital

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Type: Full-time
Posted: Dec 4, 2025

Description

Northside Hospital is seeking a Medical Interpreter to provide language interpretation services for limited English proficient (LEP) patients and their families in a medical setting. The role involves both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, sight-translation of medical materials, and written translation of hospital documents. The interpreter will facilitate communication related to medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient education, and follow-up care.

Required Skills

Medical Interpretation
Sight Translation
Written Translation
Patient Education
Customer Service

Additional Information

Minimum Education: High school diploma, equivalent education (GED), OR post-secondary education.
Required Previous Experiences: Two (2) years of experience in a healthcare, medical setting, customer service, advocacy, or related field, one of which must have been dedicated to medical interpretation.
Preferred Qualifications: Certificate from a Medical Interpretation Program provided by a College, University, ALTA Language Services, Bridging the Gap, or Language Line Academy confirming successful completion of forty (40) to sixty (60) hours of Medical Interpreter Training
Certification as a Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), or Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI).
Successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) with passing score as administered by Northside Hospital to verify demonstration of the advanced skills necessary for Medical Interpretation.

About Northside Hospital

Northside Hospital

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Northside says nearly 5.9 million patients count on its system of care every year. It has five acute-care hospitals, nearly 500 outpatient facilities, more than 4,000 providers and 36,000 employees, and has expanded across 25 counties. The hospital describes its mission as providing high-quality care, compassionate support and personal guidance, and says it is dedicated to maintaining regional leadership in select medical specialties. Its community work includes educational and outreach programs.

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