Onsite Medical Interpreter – All Languages (Freelance)

AMN Healthcare Language Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Language Services seeks an InPerson Interpreter to facilitate onsite communication for LEP patients and clinicians in Dorchester, MA. This freelance role offers flexible scheduling and access to the AMN InPerson Interpreting App.

Ideal candidates are fluent in English and another language, aware of medical ethics, HIPAA guidelines, and pass required screenings. Professional appearance, reliability, and strong customer service are essential qualities.

Qualifications

• Fluent in source and target language with strong verbal skills.
• Knowledge of ethics and standards (IMIA, NBCMI, NCIHC).
• HIPAA Training for Business Associates completed within the last year.
• Proof of language proficiency via a medically based language assessment.
• Accredited medical interpreting training courses (ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).

Responsibilities

• Provide effective onsite interpreting service for consumers.
• Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for shifts.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
• Pass screening before taking in-person commitments.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context (i.e., hospitals, courts, schools, etc.).
• Respect for and understanding of LEP clients, culture, dialect and beliefs related to medical procedures.
• Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.

Skills

Fluent bilingual

Ethics knowledge

HIPAA training

Medical language assessment

Accredited training

Education

Interpreting certification

National Medical Interpreter Certification

Job description

AMN Healthcare Language Services seeks an InPerson Interpreter to facilitate onsite communication for LEP patients and clinicians in Dorchester, MA. This freelance role offers flexible scheduling and access to the AMN InPerson Interpreting App.

Ideal candidates are fluent in English and another language, aware of medical ethics, HIPAA guidelines, and pass required screenings. Professional appearance, reliability, and strong customer service are essential qualities.