MEDICAL INTERPRETER DUTIESTo support the operations of the clinic by accurately and completely conveying medical information between speakers of Japanese and English languages according to the policies and procedures of the clinic relating to patient confidentiality, informed consent, non-discrimination, code of ethics and standards of practice, thereby facilitating the successful delivery of translation services to patients and physicians / nurse. She is responsible for communicating the physician’s diagnosis, treatment plan and advice with the patient during physical examination simply so that the lay person can understand.Perform consecutive interpreting.Begin interpreting after the speaker has completed a group of words or sentences.Take notes while listening to the speaker before presenting the interpretation.Serve as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and the physicians or providers.Be aware of cultural sensitivity issues, and ensure patient – physician confidentiality.Maintain patient’s privacy when called upon to convey personal information.Perform written translation as required in patient encounters, such as filling out forms, and medical instructions and medication schedules, administrative translation, such as letters to patients, documents and patient materials including medical reports.