Medical Translator and Liaison

Goldbelt Glacier Health Services is hiring a Medical Translator and Liaison to support the 18th Medical Group and coordinate communication between patients, military medical personnel, and Japanese healthcare facilities near Kadena Air Base.

Key responsibilities

• Translate English and Japanese medical statements, clinical documents, diagnostic information, and treatment information.
• Interpret meetings involving military medical staff and off-base Japanese facilities.
• Escort and coordinate patients referred to Japanese hospitals and support transfers, admissions, care, and discharge.
• Serve as a liaison among patients, providers, case managers, and Japanese medical facilities.
• Upload translated documents to the electronic health record and support urgent and on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Professional proficiency in English and Japanese, including medical terminology.
• TOEIC 740 or an accepted equivalent English score.
• For non-native Japanese speakers, JLPT N2 or an accepted equivalent credential.
• A medical terminology course completed with a grade of C or higher, or at least one year of full-time medical translation experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required; an active security clearance is preferred.

This is a full-time, on-site role in Kadena, Okinawa, Japan. Applicants already residing in Japan receive priority consideration, and the role includes on-call availability.