American Sign Language Interpreter

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 39,950 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

The American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter role at MaineHealth facilitates health related communication between Health Care Providers (HCPs) and deaf/hard of hearing patients and their families.

Candidates must hold a state ASL interpreter license, with National ASL Interpreter Certification (NIC) preferred, and have a minimum of 2 years in medical interpreting. MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits and flexible work options where applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: see License/Certifications (ASL interpreter license required).
• Experience: minimum of 2 years' experience in medical interpreting.
• Licenses/Certifications: state license required; NIC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate health-related communication between healthcare providers and deaf/hard-of-hearing patients and their families.

Education

State issued ASL interpreter license

National ASL Interpreter Certification (NIC) - preferred

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 85857

Summary

The American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter role facilitates health related communication between Health Care Providers (HCPs) and deaf/hard of hearing patients and their families.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: see License/Certifications
2. License/Certifications: State issued ASL interpreter license. National ASL Interpreter Certification (NIC) preferred.
3. Experience: Minimum of 2 years' experience in medical interpreting.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $29.45to $39.84 per hour.

Compensation for part‑time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.