Interpreter Mandarin & Cantonese Per Diem

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

Job summary

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston is seeking a Per Diem Mandarin Medical Interpreter to provide language interpretation in a long-term care setting, ensuring accurate and culturally appropriate communication between medical providers, residents, and their families.

Responsibilities include consecutive or simultaneous Mandarin-English interpretation during appointments and care planning, maintaining HIPAA-compliant confidentiality, and documenting 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 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-English fluency

Job description

Overview

Per Diem Certified Mandarin Medical Interpreter needed to provide language interpretation services in a long-term care setting. The interpreter facilitates 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.

Employment Details

Remote Type: On-site

Salary Range: $50,950.20 - $71,330.27