On-Call Medical Interpreter — Elevate Patient Care

Cambridge Health Alliance; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is looking for a Medical Interpreter to provide professional interpreting and translation services for non-English-speaking patients. The role involves advocating for equitable healthcare access and ensuring effective communication between patients and providers.

The ideal candidate will have strong medical interpreting skills, fluency in English and the target language, and a commitment to patient safety and customer satisfaction. CHA values culturally responsive care and offers varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an interpreter educational program with minimum 40 hours.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and the language of interpreting.
• Professional level medical interpreting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate medical interpreting services for non-English-speaking patients.
• Advocate for equitable access to healthcare services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of work activities.

Skills

Fluency in English

Medical interpreting skills

Cultural mediation

Documentation skills

Professional communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor degree preferred

Interpreter educational program

Medical Interpreter Skills Test Certificate

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance is looking for a Medical Interpreter to provide professional interpreting and translation services for non-English-speaking patients. The role involves advocating for equitable healthcare access and ensuring effective communication between patients and providers.

The ideal candidate will have strong medical interpreting skills, fluency in English and the target language, and a commitment to patient safety and customer satisfaction. CHA values culturally responsive care and offers varied shifts.