Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter & Translator

Paycom - ATS; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center in New Bedford, MA is seeking a bilingual Medical Interpreter to support patients and clinical staff. This full-time role requires certified interpretation between health care providers and patients.

Responsibilities include translating patient materials, assisting non-English speaking patients, and upholding patient confidentiality while delivering compassionate language support.

Qualifications

• Certified medical translator required.
• Two years experience in translating or four years college level language course(s) may be substituted for experience.
• Familiar with basic medical terminology. Tactful, pleasant and friendly approach in dealing with patients, staff, guests and individuals in the community.
• Sound judgment and the capability to respond to unusual circumstances.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Fluency and written competency in Spanish required to interpret/translate for patients and employees.
• Good verbal and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills appropriate for handling sensitive patient issues.
• Understanding of Health Center policies and procedures to ensure that patient and employee rights are protected and that effective communication takes place; normally acquired through up to one year of on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Bilingual: Medical Interpreter Certification in Spanish Required.
• Assists Health Center staff in meeting the needs of non-English speaking patients by providing interpretation between health care providers and the patients.
• Provides for the translation of material published by the Health Center for use by the patient population.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual

Spanish

Interpreter Certification

Education

Education Certificate

Job description

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center in New Bedford, MA is seeking a bilingual Medical Interpreter to support patients and clinical staff. This full-time role requires certified interpretation between health care providers and patients.

Responsibilities include translating patient materials, assisting non-English speaking patients, and upholding patient confidentiality while delivering compassionate language support.