Bilingual Medical Interpreter - On-Call Per Diem

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance seeks a Medical Interpreter to provide professional interpreting and translation services for non-English-speaking patients and families. This role advocates for equitable healthcare access and supports providers with intercultural mediation in all clinical settings.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, medical interpreting knowledge, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality while enhancing culturally sensitive care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an interpreter educational program required (minimum 40 hours).
• Professional level medical interpreting and short non‑publication translation skills required.
• Fluency in the language of interpreting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and confidential interpreting services.
• Interpret across all clinical environments effectively.
• Advocate for patients and identify intercultural mediation opportunities.

Skills

Medical interpreting

Fluency in spoken and written English

Communication skills

Cultural mediation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor degree preferred

Medical Interpreter Skills Test Certificate

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance seeks a Medical Interpreter to provide professional interpreting and translation services for non-English-speaking patients and families. This role advocates for equitable healthcare access and supports providers with intercultural mediation in all clinical settings.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, medical interpreting knowledge, and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality while enhancing culturally sensitive care.