Bilingual Medical Interpreter | Patient-Staff Communications

Merrimack Health; Lawrence (MA); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Merrimack Health is seeking an Interpreter to support patients and staff in a clinical setting. In this role you will provide medical interpretation in consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation modes, ensuring accurate communication across language barriers while maintaining patient confidentiality and consent.

You will align with hospital policies, participate in competency standards, and contribute to a patient-centered experience by delivering precise language support and culturally

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages, both oral and written.
• High level of customer service and a positive approach.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Proof of medical interpreter training - minimum of 40 hours.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary preferred.
• National Board Certification for spoken language interpreters, see www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org) preferred within 6 months of target language test availability.

Responsabilités

• Provide medical interpretation in consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation modes.
• Relay medical information between speakers while ensuring confidentiality and informed consent.
• Adhere to all office and hospital policies and the IMIA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
• Support department operations in a compliant, patient-centered manner.

Connaissances

Fluency in English and foreign langs

Customer service excellence

Computer literacy

Medical interpreter training

Healthcare interpreting experience

National Board Certification (pref)

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred

40 hours medical interpreter training

Description du poste

Merrimack Health is seeking an Interpreter to support patients and staff in a clinical setting. In this role you will provide medical interpretation in consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation modes, ensuring accurate communication across language barriers while maintaining patient confidentiality and consent.

You will align with hospital policies, participate in competency standards, and contribute to a patient-centered experience by delivering precise language support and culturally