Khmer Medical Interpreter for Patient Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a hospital interpreter to support patient care across Lahey Hospital and Medical Center sites. The role involves interpreting for patients with limited English proficiency, translating medical information, and assisting with scheduling and billing tasks.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a Healthcare Interpreter Training Certificate; ongoing CEUs are expected, with on-call and cross-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent; Health Care Interpreter Training Certificate.
• Preferred national certification for healthcare interpreters.
• Experience in interpretation and translation in a healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in both target and source languages with medical terminology.
• Familiarity with privacy policies and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for patients with limited English proficiency in interactions with providers.
• Translate complex medical information and provide sight translations.
• Assist patients with scheduling and billing issues.
• Educate staff on cross-cultural communication and interpreter best practices.
• Maintain computerized records of daily activities and encounters.
• Coordinate interpreting across Lahey Hospital and Medical Center sites.

Skills

Language proficiency

Medical terminology

Interpreting skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

National Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Healthcare Interpreter Training Certificate

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health seeks a hospital interpreter to support patient care across Lahey Hospital and Medical Center sites. The role involves interpreting for patients with limited English proficiency, translating medical information, and assisting with scheduling and billing tasks.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a Healthcare Interpreter Training Certificate; ongoing CEUs are expected, with on-call and cross-site responsibilities.