Medical Interpreter- Duke Regional Hospital Night Shifts

Company : Duke University
Location : Durham, NC, 27701
Posted Date : 3 October 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Community & Social Service
Occupation : Interpreter
Job Details
Medical Interpreter- Duke Regional Hospital Night Shifts
Perform a variety of interpretation, translation and Medical escort services to assist non-English speaking patients receiving care within the Duke Health System.
Department strongly prefers: Spanish medical interpreter knowledge/experience
Hours: Monday-Thursday nights, 7 pm to 7 am.
Work Performed:
Participate as a neutral party in the role as conduit of information between Duke staff and the International or Domestic patient/visitors. Ensure that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization, (i.e. advance directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated. The patient's questions/concerns regarding this information is to be appropriately addressed and documented per Risk Management Directives. Provide interpreter services, and convey the exact message as opposed to summarizing the information in a way that is subjective. Provide required documentation as identified by the International Patient Center. Maintain accurate daily records on all requests for service as well as the provision of services. Maintain accurate and timely documentation within program database. Promote customer satisfaction related to Duke services; notify Supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for patients or Duke staff. Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance professional role of International Medical escort. Ensure that all policies and procedures related to process, service, and employee work rules are followed. Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues on non-English speaking patients/families/escorts. Participate in on call coverage to provide interpretation/translation services during non-business hours and business hours as assigned. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work with diverse populations from various economical backgrounds and age group. Ability to work as an effective member of a dedicated team. Ability to work in a fast paced Health Care environment with a variety of customer service needs. Accurate and appropriate interpretation skills at all times. Current N.C. Drivers License with driving record suitable to Duke Van operations and corporate risk management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High-School Diploma or equivalent~Successful completion of conversation/translation competency testing in secondary language Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Experience: Previous experience in a Health Care setting preferred.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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