Bilingual Medical Interpreter — Cross-Culture Communicator

Tufts Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts Medicine in Boston, MA, seeks a professional Medical Interpreter to provide accurate interpretation for patients and families with Limited English Proficiency in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting spoken language between English and target language, translating documents, and serving as a culture broker to bridge cultural differences, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and collaborating with providers and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must have Medical Interpreter Certification or approved equivalent and competency exam.
• Minimum of one year of interpreting experience and bilingual proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Interprets spoken language between English and target language for patients, physicians, and staff.
• Translates correspondence and documents as needed.
• Acts as culture broker to bridge cultural differences and ensures privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting

Bilingual

Medical terminology

Education

High School diploma

Medical Interpreter Certification

Job description

Tufts Medicine in Boston, MA, seeks a professional Medical Interpreter to provide accurate interpretation for patients and families with Limited English Proficiency in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include interpreting spoken language between English and target language, translating documents, and serving as a culture broker to bridge cultural differences, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and collaborating with providers and staff.