Simegn Dembu

Bilingual Amharic-English professional with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and practical experience providing medical translation and interpretation support in a healthcare setting. Skilled in communicating information accurately between patients and healthcare providers, maintaining confidentiality, active listening, medical terminology, and culturally appropriate communication. Experienced in working with multicultural and vulnerable communities.

Strong interest in professional interpretation, healthcare communication, humanitarian services, and community support.

Medical Translator & Laboratory Assistant at Healthcare Clinic (2025-08 – Present)

• Provide Amharic-English medical translation and interpretation support between patients and healthcare providers.
• Accurately communicate patient concerns, healthcare instructions, and relevant medical information while preserving meaning and context.
• Assist Amharic-speaking patients in understanding healthcare instructions and communicating effectively with clinical staff.
• Use appropriate medical terminology when supporting communication between patients and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling patient information and medical documentation.
• Support accurate recording of patient information and laboratory results.
• Assist laboratory staff with specimen collection, preparation, processing, and documentation.
• Perform basic laboratory procedures, including microscopy and CBC-related support.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to improve patient communication and service delivery.
• Work respectfully with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science – Wachamo University (2021)