MEDICAL INTERPRETER - SPANISH PER DIEM

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an on-site Medical Interpreter to support Spanish-speaking patients and clinicians. You will provide accurate interpretation during face-to-face and telephone encounters, and act as a liaison between patients and staff within a hospital setting.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or higher, bilingual oral and written skills, and at least one year of interpreting experience in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (oral and written) with bi-cultural skills in a healthcare setting.
• Medical interpreting skills including accuracy and memory.
• English/Spanish medical vocabulary preferred; third language adds value.
• One year of healthcare interpreting experience; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between clinician and patient in person or by telephone.
• Serve as liaison between patients and hospital staff.
• Inform clinicians about cultural considerations in care.
• Interpret for ancillary departments as needed.
• Interpret for non-clinical staff and patients as required.
• Assist with interpreter services coordination and data entry.
• Help schedule/confirm patient appointments and orient patients.
• Contribute to a welcoming environment and patient support.
• May provide on-call coverage evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Assist with training staff interpreters and translating materials.
• Identify ways to better meet Spanish-speaking patient needs.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Bi-lingual

Interpreting skills

Memory

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Additional languages (Russian/Creole)

Education

High School diploma

BA/BS preferred

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Facilitates clinical communication between hospital staff and patients. Candidates will need to have an acceptable rating on the Interpreter Assessment Evaluation, which happens during the interview process. Successful candidates will need to have the ability to work well within a team environment. Please attach your interpreter certificate. Please note that position is onsite only.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• 1. Medical interpreting between clinician and patient during face-to-face or telephone encounters.
• 2. Acts as a liaison between patients and staff.
• 3. Informs clinicians about cultural considerations when treating Spanish-speaking patients.
• 4. Interpreter for ancillary departments.
• 5. Interpreters between non-clinical staff and patients as needed.
• 6. Provides support and coverage for the Interpreter Services Coordinator as needed.
• 7. Edits translated materials.
• 8. Identifies areas where the hospital can better meet the needs of Spanish communities, i.e.., outreach, signage, etc.
• 9. Explains interpreter model to clinicians and patients.
• 10. Assists with training staff interpreters.
• 11. Orients patients to hospital as needed, i.e., L & D tours, community events, etc.
• 12. May perform on-call services on evenings and weekends/holidays.
• 13. May assist with Community Health classes needing a Spanish interpreter.
• 14. Performs other duties as needed.

DEPT. SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

• 1. Assists in the coordination/scheduling of interpreters.
• 2. Assists with data entry/data collection.
• 3. Completes interpreter paperwork promptly.
• 4. Assists as needed in scheduling and confirming patient appointments
• 5. Supports patients outside of their clinical appointments as needed with issues relating to their care at the hospital.
• 6. Contributes to developing an environment that is welcoming and responsive to our patients.
• 7. Performs other duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. High School diploma or equivalent (GED). BA/BS preferred.
• 2. Bi-lingual (oral and written) bi-cultural skills.
• 3. Medical interpreting skills, including accuracy and memory.
• 4. Basic anatomy and physiology vocabulary in English and Spanish are required. Proficiency in a third language is preferred; Russian and Haitian Creole.
• 5. One year of experience working as an interpreter in a healthcare environment.
• 6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• 1. Normal office environment
• 2. Outpatient clinical environment with some exposure to infectious diseases and cleaning solutions.
• 3. Adherence to safety procedures minimizes the risk of injury.
• 4. Normal office environment for administrative duties.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $25.75 - $38.26

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

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