Bi-lingual Spanish Medical Interpreter/Translator

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center in New Bedford, MA is seeking a bilingual Medical Interpreter to support patients and clinical staff. This full-time role requires certified interpretation between health care providers and patients.

Responsibilities include translating patient materials, assisting non-English speaking patients, and upholding patient confidentiality while delivering compassionate language support.

Qualifications

• Certified medical translator required.
• Two years experience in translating or four years college level language course(s) may be substituted for experience.
• Familiar with basic medical terminology. Tactful, pleasant and friendly approach in dealing with patients, staff, guests and individuals in the community.
• Sound judgment and the capability to respond to unusual circumstances.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Fluency and written competency in Spanish required to interpret/translate for patients and employees.
• Good verbal and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills appropriate for handling sensitive patient issues.
• Understanding of Health Center policies and procedures to ensure that patient and employee rights are protected and that effective communication takes place; normally acquired through up to one year of on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Bilingual: Medical Interpreter Certification in Spanish Required.
• Assists Health Center staff in meeting the needs of non-English speaking patients by providing interpretation between health care providers and the patients.
• Provides for the translation of material published by the Health Center for use by the patient population.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Spanish

Interpreter Certification

Education

Education Certificate

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: New Bedford MA - New Bedford, MA 02740, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: Education Certificate, Salary Range: $23.61 - $28.75 Hourly, Job Shift: Week Days, Monday - Friday 10AM - 6:30pm, Saturday and Holiday rotation required.

At the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, we strive to provide high quality care to meet the challenging needs of our diverse patients who need more than just health care.

We offer a variety of services to the community, including primary & urgent care, women’s health, pediatrics, adult medicine, behavioral health and dental care.

Our patients develop strong bonds with our staff and rely on them for health care, as well as guidance with some basic needs that others may take for granted.

Our mission to our patients is to educate and inspire them to be a participant in their total health care.

Our mission to the community is to be a resource and leader.

We are the PILOTS of outstanding primary care!

Patient-Centered:

We empathize with each patient, speak their language, and go above and beyond to meet their unique needs.

Innovative:

Our approach to providing quality care is dynamic, collaborative and adaptive.

Local Partners:

We are fully engaged as a primary agent for positive change.

Obliging & Respectful:

Our health center strives to maintain an accepting, safe, confidential and courteous environment for all. Every patient is welcomed, just as every employee is valued.

Team Players:

Our teams work closely & collaboratively with a focus to serve our patients and the community.

Our vision is to improve the health & well-being of each patient, their families, and the greater community.

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Job Responsibilities:

• Bilingual: Medical Interpreter Certification in Spanish Required.
• Assists Health Center staff in meeting the needs of non-English speaking patients by providing interpretation between health care providers and the patients.
• Provides for the translation of material published by the Health Center for use by the patient population.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Certified medical translator required.
• Two years experience in translating or four years college level language course(s) may be substituted for experience.
• Familiar with basic medical terminology. Tactful, pleasant and friendly approach in dealing with patients, staff, guests and individuals in the community.
• Sound judgment and the capability to respond to unusual circumstances.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Fluency and written competency in Spanish required to interpret/translate for patients and employees.
• Good verbal and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills appropriate for handling sensitive patient issues.
• Understanding of Health Center policies and procedures to ensure that patient and employee rights are protected and that effective communication takes place; normally acquired through up to one year of on-the-job training.