ASL Interpreter - Healthcare Communications & Outreach

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

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Interpreter Services professional to support deaf and hard of hearing patients across hospital sites in Burlington, MA. You will interpret in care settings, assist with scheduling, and educate staff on cross-cultural communication.

Required qualifications include a Master’s in Deaf Education and national/interpreter certifications; prior healthcare interpretation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Deaf Education (required).
• National Certification for Deaf Interpreters and a Health Care Interpreter Training Certificate are expected.
• Experience in interpretation/translation in healthcare is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and ethics for interpreters.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for deaf and hard of hearing patients and families in interactions with care providers.
• Assist patients with scheduling appointments and resolving billing issues.
• Schedule future appointments to maximize coverage and minimize external costs.
• Educate staff on working with interpreters and cross-cultural communication.

Skills

Bilingual communication

ASL Proficiency

Medical terminology

Ethics & Standards

Interpreting types

Documentation skills

Education

Master’s in Deaf Education

National Certification for Deaf Interpreters

Health Care Interpreter Training Certificate

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an Interpreter Services professional to support deaf and hard of hearing patients across hospital sites in Burlington, MA. You will interpret in care settings, assist with scheduling, and educate staff on cross-cultural communication.

Required qualifications include a Master’s in Deaf Education and national/interpreter certifications; prior healthcare interpretation experience is preferred.