On-Call Per Diem Medical Arabic Interpreter

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an interpreter to support clinician-patient encounters, liaise with staff, and advise on cultural considerations for Spanish-speaking patients. The role includes coordination, training, and outreach activities within a hospital setting in Massachusetts.

The interpreter will handle on-site duties, contribute to a welcoming environment, and may work evenings or weekends as needed. A certification program and bilingual skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (oral and written) bi-cultural skills.
• Satisfactory fluency in English and target language(s) with medical terminology.
• One year of experience working as an interpreter in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Certification of completion of an Interpreter Program required.
• National certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Medical interpreting between clinician and patient during encounters.
• Acts as a liaison between patients and staff.
• Informs clinicians about cultural considerations for Spanish-speaking patients.
• Interpreter for ancillary departments.
• Interpreters between non-clinical staff and patients as needed.
• Provides support and coverage for the Interpreter Services Coordinator as needed.
• Edits translated materials.
• Identifies areas where the hospital can better meet the needs of Spanish communities.
• Explains interpreter model to clinicians and patients.
• Assists with training staff interpreters.
• Orients patients to hospital as needed (e.g., tours, events).
• May perform on-call services on evenings and weekends/holidays.
• May assist with Community Health classes needing a Spanish interpreter.
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Assists in coordination/scheduling of interpreters.
• Assists with data entry/data collection.
• Completes interpreter paperwork promptly.
• Assists as needed in scheduling and confirming patient appointments.
• Supports patients outside of their clinical appointments as needed with issues relating to their care at the hospital.
• Contributes to developing an environment that is welcoming and responsive to our patients.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical interpreting

Interpersonal communication

Cultural mediation

Attention to detail

Education

Interpreter certification program

High School diploma or equivalent

BA/BS preferred

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an interpreter to support clinician-patient encounters, liaise with staff, and advise on cultural considerations for Spanish-speaking patients. The role includes coordination, training, and outreach activities within a hospital setting in Massachusetts.

The interpreter will handle on-site duties, contribute to a welcoming environment, and may work evenings or weekends as needed. A certification program and bilingual skills are required.