On-Call Medical Interpreter (Per Diem)

Cambridge Health Alliance; Malden (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a Medical Interpreter to provide specialized medical interpreting and translation services across all clinical settings. This role is essential in advocating for non-English speaking patients, enhancing their access to healthcare services and ensuring effective communication with medical staff.

Applicants should have a preferred Bachelor's degree and a graduate of a recognized interpreter educational program. Strong fluency in English and the language of interpreting is required, as well as proven medical interpreting skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 40 hours of interpreter educational program.
• Fluency in the language of interpreting, preferably native level.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical interpreting and translation services.
• Advocate for equitable access to health care services.
• Deliver accurate interpreting in clinical environments.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Medical interpreting skills

Cultural mediation

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

Graduate of an interpreter educational program

Job description

Cambridge Health Alliance is seeking a Medical Interpreter to provide specialized medical interpreting and translation services across all clinical settings. This role is essential in advocating for non-English speaking patients, enhancing their access to healthcare services and ensuring effective communication with medical staff.

Applicants should have a preferred Bachelor's degree and a graduate of a recognized interpreter educational program. Strong fluency in English and the language of interpreting is required, as well as proven medical interpreting skills.