Bengali Interpreter (Onsite)

LIS Solutions; Hammonton (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

LIS Solutions seeks a part-time Bengali–English interpreter to support the Division of Behavioral Health Services in Hammonton, NJ. The role involves in-person medical interpretations, including appointments, assessments, and ward interpreting programs.

The candidate must be fluent in Bengali and English, hold a medical translation certification, and be willing to comply with HIPAA and CDC guidelines. On-site commuting is required with no mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Native-level mastery of Bengali and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretations for customer service inquiries in Bengali, English↔Bengali.

Skills

Bengali-English bilingual

Medical translation proficiency

Vocabulary range (formal to slang)

Background checks clearance

CDC guidelines compliance

Education

Medical translation certification

Job description

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The Division of Behavioral Health Services in Hammonton, New Jersey, is seeking a Bengali Interpreter to provide in-person support, interpreting from Bengali English, focusing on patient's treatment-ward interpreting programs, medical appointments, assessments, etc.

• Provide interpretations for customer service inquiries in Bengali. Interpretations may be from English to the target language or from the target language back to English.
• Shall be available within the agreed upon timeframe to receive and respond to inquiries outside of standard scheduling.
• Be available for on-call scheduling, as well as possible over-the-phone interpretation.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all interpretations and translations; protect the integrity of information with respect to Personal Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) (personal health records, etc.) while interpreting, and adhere to all applicable Federal Privacy and Security acts, especially the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Privacy Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• Part time position working hours in the morning with lunch break and then working hours in the afternoon.
• Must be willing to commute to Hammonton, NJ (mileage is not reimbursed).
• Must have medical translation certification and provide copy of certificate.
• Native-level mastery/fluency of both languages.
• An extensive vocabulary ranging from formal language to colloquialisms and slang.
• Must be willing to undergo background checks, fingerprinting and physical examination.
• Must be willing to comply with CDC and Facility Medical Guidelines, including and not limited to wearing masks, taking regular temperature checks, flu vaccinations, and weekly COVID-19 testing.

LIS Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.