Oncology Medical Interpreter

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The Oncology Medical Interpreter I provides interpreting services to Limited English Proficiency patients and Moffitt Cancer Center providers during clinical and non‑clinical encounters, selecting the appropriate interpreting mode for each encounter. The interpreter renders meaning in a confidential, accurate, complete, and impartial way while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards, treating parties with respect, and acting in a professional and ethical manner.

• Provide interpreting services from/into English and a second language between Limited English Proficiency patients and Moffitt providers (clinical and non-clinical).
• Complete Power Chart tasks generated after the patient has been admitted.
• Document the encounter promptly and accurately on the patient’s chart and maintain accurate records of the services provided within the department’s application.
• Be knowledgeable about internal policies related to language and communication, about the provision of language access services at Moffitt, and about how to access them, and educate internal customers on these matters as needed.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum of years of experience in professional interpreting (healthcare, legal or other related in both remote [over the phone, video or RSI] or in‑person modalities) required.

• Two years of experience as an in‑person medical interpreter in a hospital setting.
• Associate’s Degree with 40 or more hours of medical interpreter training.
• Licensure / Certification (e.g., CHI, CMI, RID, court interpreting).

• Medical interpreting coursework (minimum 40 hours) or medical interpreting certificate.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Basic knowledge of anatomy, medical diagnostic procedures, diseases, treatments, major body systems, etc., in the working languages.
• Basic knowledge of the IMIA, CHIA, RID, and/or NCIHC Code of Ethics and standards of practice.
• Basic knowledge of the dynamics involved in a triadic encounter.
• Basic knowledge of modes of interpreting and ability to select the correct one for each situation.
• Basic knowledge of specialized medical vocabulary and oncology in the working language pairs.
• Verbal proficiency in English and the spoken or signed target language(s); ability to understand readily and completely what others convey in the source language; ability to speak and be readily understood in both languages. Written competence in both English and the target spoken language(s). Basic sight translation skills.
• Basic knowledge of all professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and diligent application in daily practice.

Entry level

Full‑time

Information Technology

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