ASL Interpreter for Healthcare & Community Outreach

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Lahey (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an experienced Medical Interpreter to provide interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients across Lahey Hospital and Medical Center sites. You will interpret in patient interactions, assist with scheduling, resolve billing issues, and support cross-cultural communication.

The role requires strong medical terminology knowledge, professional certification, and commitment to ADA compliance, with opportunities to train staff and expand outreach within

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Deaf Education.
• National Certification for Deaf Interpreters is required.
• Healthcare interpreter training certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for deaf patients in interactions with care providers and hospital personnel.
• Assist patients in scheduling appointments and resolving billing issues.
• Schedule future appointments according to interpreter availability to maximize coverage.

Skills

Oral and written proficiency

Medical terminology

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Deaf Education

National Certification for Deaf Interpreters

Health Care Interpreter Training Certificate

Tools

N/A

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks an experienced Medical Interpreter to provide interpreting services for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients across Lahey Hospital and Medical Center sites. You will interpret in patient interactions, assist with scheduling, resolve billing issues, and support cross-cultural communication.

The role requires strong medical terminology knowledge, professional certification, and commitment to ADA compliance, with opportunities to train staff and expand outreach within