French Medical Interpreter & Care Navigation Ambassador

Qualifications, skills and experience required

Diploma in Nursing

Fluency in French (spoken& written) is mandatory

Fluency in English (spoken& written) is mandatory

Proficiency in an additional foreign language will be an added advantage

Proficiency in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required

Relevant Experience

Minimum 2 years in patient care setting

Experience in patient navigation and

Experience in patient Customer Service roles in hospitality or healthcare industry.

Personal Characteristics & Behaviors

Excellent customer service skills.

Ability to present self as caring, courteous and polite to patients, their families, health team and general public.

Good communication and interpersonal skills and dealing with patrons.

Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with all departments.

Good communication and interpersonal skills and dealing with patrons.

Ability to be tactful, patient and calm in stressful situations.

Empathetic and soft spoken.

Neat and well groomed.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills in record keeping.

Great analytical skills.

Ability to manage disgruntled and dissatisfied clients and achieve a positive outcome.

Key Responsibilities

Communication Support - Interpretation and translation for international patients

Provide accurate French English interpretation/translation during consultations, procedures, ward rounds, family meetings, discharge discussions, and patient education sessions.

Ensure patients and families fully understand diagnoses, treatment plans, consent processes, medication instructions, and hospital policies.

Bridge communication gaps between patients, families, and healthcare providers to support informed decision-making.

Patient Navigation and Care Coordination

Act as the primary point of contact for French-speaking patients from admission through discharge and follow-up.

Coordinate patient access to hospital services

Facilitate smooth patient flow and timely access to services by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Patient Experience and Advocacy 

Partner closely with clinical teams, patient services, finance, pharmacy, diagnostics, and other departments to ensure coordinated and efficient service delivery.

Support international patient services, including assistance with accommodation, travel coordination, and insurance-related inquiries when required.

Overall Support for International Patients

Serve as the first point of contact for these target patients & families.