Bilingual Medical Interpreter – Spanish/English (Onsite)

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston seeks an interpreter to assist non-English speaking patients by interpreting consent forms, diagnoses, discharge plans and other patient information.

This onsite role features a 36-hour rotating shift at 75 Francis Street, Boston, with a pay range of $23.34–$33.37 per hour. The position requires English/Spanish fluency and knowledge of medical terminology and culture-specific care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in a human relations field (i.e. Sociology, Psychology) is highly preferable.
• At least 2 years of college level education and 2 years of hospital or health care related experience in a direct patient contact role.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Prior training in medical terminology and interpreting skills.
• Knowledge of culture-specific care.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of non-English speaking patients and interpret consent forms, diagnoses, discharge plans, and other patient-related information for accurate understanding and appropriate referrals.
• Serve as a resource to patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes and compliance with hospital policies.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Relations

Job description

Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston seeks an interpreter to assist non-English speaking patients by interpreting consent forms, diagnoses, discharge plans and other patient information.

This onsite role features a 36-hour rotating shift at 75 Francis Street, Boston, with a pay range of $23.34–$33.37 per hour. The position requires English/Spanish fluency and knowledge of medical terminology and culture-specific care.