Interpreter Mandarin & Cantonese Per Diem

Hebrew SeniorLife; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,950 - 71,330; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston seeks a Per Diem Certified Mandarin Medical Interpreter to support resident care in a long-term care setting. You will provide consecutive and simultaneous interpretation between medical staff, residents, and families, ensuring accurate, confidential communication.

Responsibilities include documenting services, maintaining professional standards and HIPAA compliance, and promoting clear, culturally appropriate exchanges during appointments, assessments, and care

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Medical Interpreter (e.g., CMI, CHI, or equivalent).
• Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin and English.
• Previous medical interpretation experience in long-term care, hospital, or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and interpreter ethics.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous Mandarin-English interpretation during medical appointments, assessments, care planning meetings, and other resident interactions.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and confidential interpretation in accordance with professional standards and HIPAA regulations.
• Promote effective communication between healthcare providers and patients while maintaining impartiality and professionalism.
• Document interpreter services as required.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Consecutive & simultaneous

HIPAA compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Per Diem Certified Mandarin Medical Interpreter

We are seeking a Certified Mandarin Medical Interpreter to provide per diem language interpretation services in a long-term care setting. The interpreter will facilitate accurate and culturally appropriate communication between medical providers, staff, residents, and their families to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous Mandarin-English interpretation during medical appointments, assessments, care planning meetings, and other resident interactions.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and confidential interpretation in accordance with professional standards and HIPAA regulations.
• Promote effective communication between healthcare providers and patients while maintaining impartiality and professionalism.
• Document interpreter services as required.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Medical Interpreter (e.g., CMI, CHI, or equivalent).
• Fluency in spoken and written Mandarin and English.
• Previous medical interpretation experience, preferably in a long-term care, hospital, or healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and interpreter ethics.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Remote Type

On-site

Salary Range

$50,950.20 - $71,330.27