Bilingual Medical Interpreter (Spanish) – Day Shift, Onsite

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking an interpreter to facilitate language services for patients and families. You will interpret requests, work with qualified interpreters, and translate materials such as pre-operative instructions, discharge papers, and patient education.

This onsite, part-time role (30 hours per week) is based at 75 Francis Street. The position includes day shifts, competitive hourly pay, and benefits information as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a human relations field (e.g., sociology, psychology) is highly preferable.
• Healthcare and/or medical interpreting experience (2-3 years) preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Prior training in medical terminology and interpreting skills.
• Knowledge of culture-specific care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mediator to enhance communication between staff and patients/families in medical care.
• Keep accurate documentation of interpretation encounters (location, duration, purpose).
• Coordinate and train staff on telephone language interpretation services and equipment.
• Answer calls promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly, professional manner.
• Maintain professional appearance, conduct, and promptness in all interpreted situations.
• Adhere to the standard code of ethics for medical interpreters.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

HS diploma

Interpreting experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology training

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Relations

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women's Hospital is seeking an interpreter to facilitate language services for patients and families. You will interpret requests, work with qualified interpreters, and translate materials such as pre-operative instructions, discharge papers, and patient education.

This onsite, part-time role (30 hours per week) is based at 75 Francis Street. The position includes day shifts, competitive hourly pay, and benefits information as described in the posting.