Medical Interpreter

BMC Health System; Brockton, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center South is seeking a per diem Medical Interpreter to support patients and staff in English and additional languages. The role involves accurate medical interpretation in consecutive or sight translation modes, while upholding confidentiality and patient rights.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED, 40 hours of interpreter training, and 1 year of healthcare interpreting experience. Spanish and Portuguese are preferred languages for the position.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages (Spanish and Portuguese preferred).
• Ability to translate consecutively and provide sight translation as needed.
• Strong customer service and cultural sensitivity in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a medical interpreter for patients and staff in consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation modes.
• Relate medical information while maintaining confidentiality and informed consent.
• Operate in accordance with IMIA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

Skills

Languages: English/Spanish/Portuguese

Consecutive interpretation

Sight translation

Customer service

Cultural competence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

At Boston Medical Center South, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers on how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.

If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you.

Schedule:

Per Diem, Days, Evenings, Weekends and Holidays.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager of Interpreter Services, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and staff members and supports the operations of the department in the consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation mode for all patients and family members who are LEP, Deaf, and hard of hearing.Relays medical information between speakers of two different languages in compliance with all office and hospital policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent, passing performance of competencies listed in the IMIA Standards of Practice, and the Code of Ethics. Understands and abides by all published Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics for Medical Interpreters.

Required Knowledge and skills

• Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages – Spanish and Portuguese preferred, both oral and written.
• Ability to accurately work in consecutive mode and sight translate into and from working language(s).
• High level of customer service and a positive approach.
• Familiarity and ability to work with diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds.
• General knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Proof of medical interpreter training - minimum of 40 hours.

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• National Board Certification for spoken language interpreters (see www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org) within 6 months of target

Software/Hardware:

• Working knowledge of computer systems

Compensation Range:

$21.27- $31.60

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans