Become a MedicTranslate Partner Translator
Help international patients and their families understand medical information in Japan. Translate medical documents between Japanese and English, remotely, as assignments come in.
What a partner translator does
As a MedicTranslate partner translator, you help international patients and their families understand medical information in Japan. Typical work includes translating prescriptions, medication lists, referral letters, test results and discharge summaries between Japanese and English, so that patients, clinics and pharmacies can rely on what they read.
Assignments are offered as they come in, so you can take on work that fits around your other commitments and help people at a stressful time in their lives.
Meaningful work
Your translation helps a patient understand a diagnosis or a pharmacist read a prescription correctly.
Flexible assignments
Take on work that fits around your other commitments. Registering does not guarantee a set amount of work.
A professional team
You work with a Kobe-based team that coordinates documents, clinics and interpreters for international patients.
Partner translator requirements
- You live in Japan.
- You have a background in healthcare translation between Japanese and English.
- You are careful with detail and understand that medical documents must be translated accurately and handled confidentially.
Languages we collect in the registration form:
- English
- Chinese
- German
- Korean
- Vietnamese
- Hindi
- Bahasa
- Spanish
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Farsi
- Arabic
Why accuracy matters
The people we support are often travelling with essential medication, dealing with a diagnosis in a second language, or sharing records between doctors in different countries. A small error in a dose, a drug name or a test value can cause real problems, so we value translators who check their work carefully, ask questions when something is unclear and respect patient privacy at every step.
How to apply
- Complete the registration form belowAdd your details and a short summary of your translation experience.
- We review every applicationWe contact you if your background matches the work we have available.
- Start when work matchesRegistering does not guarantee a set amount of work. If you have questions before applying, please contact us.
Partner registration form
Please only apply if you are a resident of Japan and have a background in healthcare translation.
The details you submit are used to assess your application and to contact you about translation work. See our Privacy Policy for how we handle personal information. Please do not include patient information in the form.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in Japan?
Yes. We only accept applications from people who live in Japan.
Which languages do you work in?
Most work is between Japanese and English. The registration form also lists Chinese, German, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Bahasa, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Farsi and Arabic.
What documents will I translate?
Typical documents include prescriptions, medication lists, referral letters, test results and discharge summaries.
Is work guaranteed once I register?
No. Registering does not guarantee a set amount of work. We contact you if your background matches the work we have available.
Can I work around other commitments?
Assignments are offered as they come in, so you can take on work that fits around your other commitments.
How is my information used?
We use the details you submit to assess your application and to contact you. Our Privacy Policy explains how personal information is handled.
Questions before you apply?
Contact the MedicTranslate team in Kobe. We are happy to help.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +81 80 2453 8466
Assignments are offered as they come in. Submitting the form does not create an engagement or guarantee any work. See our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Last reviewed on 7 October 2026.