Job description
Assist the medical interpreter by accompanying patients and acting as an interpreter to ensure clear and accurate two-way communication between foreign patients and Japanese medical professionals during consultations. Carefully and skillfully handle very emotional patients, families, and US military personnel in complex situations. Coordinate and interpret for patients requiring diagnostic tests at local medical facilities. Exchange information appropriately to ensure timely billing payments. Maintain good relationships with all relevant parties. Process various documents and provide administrative support within the department as requested by supervisors. Also, support the medical records department to maintain the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of medical records, including the completion of consultations and filing of other medical records. *Continued in Special Notes Regarding Job Posting
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Required experience, knowledge, skills, etc. (preferred)
Eiken Grade Pre-1 Required, TOEIC (730 points or higher) Required, Certificate and copy of license required, Possession of either qualification is acceptable, Valid driver's license required (AT-only license acceptable)
About the company
US Forces Japan Employee
Inquiries: Independent Administrative Agency, Labor Management Organization for US Forces in Japan, Iwakuni Branch, 2-15-35 Naka-machi, Iwakuni City () "We strive to promote the employment of persons with disabilities."
Other info (from job posting)
(Continued from Job Description) Translate Japanese-English and English-Japanese related documents for Japanese and US medical facilities. Also, act as an assistant to medical interpreters during interviews, patient examinations, meetings, etc. Perform other related duties. [Scope of change: Within the scope of the Job Definition attached to the Basic Labor Agreement.] (Continued from Working Hours) After (6), 60 minutes break. Within (1) to (8), 40 hours per week. *Must be on-call outside of working hours, on days off, and on holidays in case of emergencies. ・Applications accepted from all over Japan ・Documents to be filled out in English ・Return envelope required (12cm x 23.5cm or smaller) with recipient's address and ¥110 stamp affixed ・For non-Japanese nationals, copy of residence card and passport/visa ・Application form can be downloaded from the LMO website. ・Individuals with disabilities are also encouraged to apply. Hiring decisions will be made based on suitability and ability, regardless of disability. ・Vacancy Announcement Number: 26144 ・Application Job Title, Job Number, Base Salary Schedule, and Grade: Interpreter/Translator, #0102, BWT1-5 ・Application Deadline: August 24, Reiwa 8 (2026) ◆A referral letter from Hello Work is required for application.
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