Medical Interpreter Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for medical interpreter, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for spiritual Care and counseling to patients, families and teammates of all cultural and spiritual backgrounds, does not proselytize.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Expertise and formal training in the area of interpreting services and experience interpreting/translating in a community health environment
• Full Fluency in Spanish and English
• Current knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Translate information for patients and family members who speak limited English
• Interpret a patient's symptoms and medical history questions from health care provider
• Convey diagnoses and treatment instructions in a culturally appropriate manner
• Assess and monitor patients' understanding of information conveyed, and ensures communication is translated accurately
• Translate written documents as requested

In response to your job posting for medical interpreter, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for oral translation of discussions related to patient referral, new patient registration, patient assessment, treatment planning, admissions, discharge, and other clinical and healthcare-related discussions.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Passing a competency exam and skills assessment
• Medical terminology knowledge obtained through formal coursework or experience preferred
• Recent or current experience video interpreting
• Fluency in Spanish and English, both oral and written
• Successful completion of a language competency assessment, certifications such as those endorsed by CCHI or CMI, preferred
• Complete familiarity and respect of the code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI, and NCIHC)
• Familiarity with the medical profession and its privacy laws (HIPAA) other state and federals laws as applied to medical interpreting
• Medical interpreting in a healthcare setting preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the medical interpreter position.

Previously, I was responsible for medical support with emphasis on the intake of medical product experiences and processing standard communication requests.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Edit translated documents as necessary for grammar and clarity
• Completion of medical terminology, anatomy, courses in related field preferred
• Certifications such as those endorsed by CCHI or CMI
• Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI, and NCIHC)
• Familiarity with the medical profession and its privacy laws (HIPAA) other state and federals laws applied to medical interpreting
• Current Driver's License with driving record suitable to Covenant Health Systems operations and corporate risk management
• Strong aptitude and passion for customer service, teamwork and interpreting
• Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences as it relates to medical care

I would like to submit my application for the medical interpreter opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for prompt and professional contact and initial medical information gathering of patients presenting at APC in person and via telephone during office hours.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of 6 months of formal on-site medical interpreting experience
• Fluency in English and Portuguese both written and spoken preferred
• Strong medical vocabulary
• Medical Interpreter Certification preferred
• Fluency in both Khmer
• Fluency in both Vietnamese
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Certified Health Interpreter (CHI) credentials preferred - Spanish
• Minimum of 40-hr training in medical interpretation preferred

Please consider me for the medical interpreter opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, counseling/education and treatment for a specified population adhering to the highest standards of medical practice, ethics, professionalism and patient confidentiality at all times.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Completion of independent medical interpreter school or program
• Certification from an independent medical interpreter school or program
• Achieves "Clinical" designation in "Overall Writing Proficiency" by end of training program
• Adheres to the Medical Interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Speaks, reads, and writes both clinical English and Spanish
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients, families, and hospital staff
• Demonstrates patient centered/patient valued behaviors
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of advanced medical procedures and medical terminology