Onsite Medical Interpreter - Spanish/English Liaison

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA is seeking a qualified interpreter to support clinical communication between clinicians and Spanish-speaking patients on-site. The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, intercultural sensitivity, and the ability to function well within a team.

Responsibilities include face-to-face and telephone interpreting, coordination with staff, training support, and outreach to better serve Spanish communities.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (oral and written) bi-cultural skills.
• Medical interpreting skills, including accuracy and memory.
• Basic anatomy and physiology vocabulary in English and Spanish; third language preferred (Russian or Haitian Creole).
• One year of experience working as an interpreter in a healthcare environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Medical interpreting between clinician and patient during face-to-face or telephone encounters.
• Acts as a liaison between patients and staff.
• Informs clinicians about cultural considerations when treating 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, i.e., outreach, signage, etc.
• Explains interpreter model to clinicians and patients.
• Assists with training staff interpreters.
• Orients patients to hospital as needed, i.e., L & D tours, community events, etc.
• 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.

Skills

Bilingual

Medical interpreting

EN/ES medical terms

Education

High School diploma

BA/BS preferred

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA is seeking a qualified interpreter to support clinical communication between clinicians and Spanish-speaking patients on-site. The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, intercultural sensitivity, and the ability to function well within a team.

Responsibilities include face-to-face and telephone interpreting, coordination with staff, training support, and outreach to better serve Spanish communities.