Bilingual Spanish Medical Interpreter – Patient Care

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

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a bilingual medical interpreter to support patients and families across languages. You will provide sight and written translations of information related to pre-operative, post-operative, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, ensuring accurate communication.

The role involves coordinating interpretation services, documenting encounters, and training staff on telephone interpretation tools, all performed with professional standards and empathy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human relations field (e.g., sociology, psychology) preferred.
• Healthcare interpreting experience 2–3 years preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, written and spoken.
• Prior training in medical terminology and interpreting skills.
• Knowledge of culture-specific care and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for patients and families, including sight and written translation of materials.
• Coordinate and train staff on telephone language interpretation services.
• Answer calls promptly and interpret in a friendly, professional manner.
• Document interpretation encounters with location, duration, and purpose.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Healthcare interpreting

Medical terminology training

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree in human relations field

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a bilingual medical interpreter to support patients and families across languages. You will provide sight and written translations of information related to pre-operative, post-operative, discharge instructions, and follow-up care, ensuring accurate communication.

The role involves coordinating interpretation services, documenting encounters, and training staff on telephone interpretation tools, all performed with professional standards and empathy.