Interpreter - Khmer speaking

Element Care PACE; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 29,136 - 41,727; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lowell, MA is seeking a full-time entry-level individual to provide translation services for participants in various settings. The role requires fluency in English and a target language, along with a Certified Medical Interpreter designation. Ideal candidates will have 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting and strong office-based computer skills. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and includes additional perks such as health and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and target language, with effective verbal communication skills.
• 0-2 years’ experience translating in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Elder experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate translation services for participants in various settings.
• Maintain proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency.
• Schedule agency interpreters for appointments.

Skills

Fluent in English and target language

Excellent office-based computer skills in MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency and Certified Medical Interpreter designation

Job description

Location: Lowell, MA

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate translation services for participants in social and informational settings.
• Maintain proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency both in English and target language.
• Maintain appointment calendar with both internal and external interpreter resources.
• Accompany participants to outside appointments as needed.
• Apply cultural differences with the needs of the participant.
• Accurately maintain interpretation tracking forms.
• Schedule agency interpreters for appointments at site.
• Ensure team/site goals are achieved by participating in administrative and/or operational tasks, as needed.
• Position may include duties that require wearing a face mask where a seal is critical. Incumbent may be required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Specifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency and Certified Medical Interpreter designation from accredited post‑high school institution.
• The ability to speak fluently in both English and target language, communicate well verbally.
• 0-2 years’ experience translating in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Elder experience preferred.
• Excellent office‑based computer skills in MS Office.
• Frequent local travel.
• Covid vaccinated preferred.
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation details: $21.15 – $30.29 hourly wage

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

EEO Statement

Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.