Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation in Boston, MA, is seeking a per diem Medical Interpreter to facilitate interpretation for linguistically diverse patients and families. You will provide sight and written translation of patient materials including pre/post-operative and discharge information, while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality.

The role requires 2–3 years of healthcare interpreting experience and strong communication and cultural mediation skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Healthcare or medical interpreting experience 2–3 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as cultural mediator to enhance communication between staff and patients/families from diverse cultures in medical contexts.
• Keep accurate documentation of interpretation encounters including location, duration and purpose.
• Coordinate and train staff in the use of telephone language interpretation services and equipment.
• Answer calls promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.

Skills

Active listening

Empathy

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Summary:

• Responsible to facilitate successful delivery of services to linguistically diverse patients/family members.
• Follows requests for interpretation, collaborating with qualified auxiliary interpreters for comprehensive accommodation of interpretation requests.
• Provides translation service (both sight translation & written translation) of pertinent materials for patients and families such as written information regarding relevant services, pre-operative, post-operative, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care materials.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between staff and patients/family of other cultures as it relates to medical care adheres to standard code of ethics for medical interpreters.
• Keep accurate documentation of interpretation encounters to include relevant data such as location, duration, and purpose.
• Provides coordination and staff training on the use of the telephone language interpretation services (and relevant equipment).
• Answer calls promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.
• Function in a manner appropriate to each interpreted situation, demonstrating professional appearance, conduct, and promptness.
• Serve as cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between staff and patients/family of other cultures as it relates to medical care.
• Adheres to standard code of ethics for medical interpreters.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials:

• Experience: healthcare and/or medical interpreting experience 2-3 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

90 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly

Grade

5

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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