Spanish Interpreter/Translator

VitalCore Health Strategies; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Spanish Interpreter/Translator to convert oral speech and written text between Spanish and English across diverse settings within Massachusetts.

The role focuses on accurate, confidential interpretation, using SI or CI as required, and maintaining terminology lists for medical materials. The interpreter will support multiple sites across the state and adhere to professional standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Interpreter Training Course from a well-regarded institution.
• Bachelor's degree and three years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate oral and written content between Spanish and English across various contexts.
• Provide accurate, confidential interpretation (simultaneous or consecutive) as required.
• Utilize interpretation equipment (headsets, microphones) to ensure precise communication.
• Maintain terminology lists for medical and legal materials.
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to professional codes of ethics.
• Work at multiple Massachusetts sites as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish and English

Excellent listening skills

Interpreting proficiency

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Medical Interpreter Training Course

Three years related experience preferred

Job description

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OPERATIONS PRN Professional Hopkinton, MA, US

15 days ago Requisition ID: 13644

Salary Range: $40.00 To $50.00 Annually

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Massachusetts! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has a PRNopening for a Spanish Interpreter/Translator! The Interpreter would primarily work at our sites in Bridgewater, MA but could work at any of our sites across the state of Massachusetts. Our sites are located inGardner,Lancaster,Shirley,Framingham,Concord,Norfolk,Bridgewater, and Roslindale.

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

SPANISH INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR SUMMARY

The Interpreter/Translator is responsible for converting oral speech and written text from one language to another in a variety of contexts.

SPANISH INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR FUNCTIONS

• Carefully listens to or reads content including jargon and acronyms in the original language.
• Understands and analyzes what is being said or written, and effectively and accurately translates the message, intent, and nuances being communicated.
• Reproduces statements or questions in the desired output language.
• Facilitates effective communication among individuals, companies, courts, schools, or other interested parties.
• Provides simultaneous interpretation (SI) or consecutive interpretation (CI) depending on the desired outcome.
• Uses equipment such as microphones or headsets to ensure precise and timely translations or interpretations.
• Gathers, develops, and maintains lists of terminology and information that may be used in technical translations such as legal or medical materials.
• Protects the confidentiality of information and adheres to any related ethical or professional codes.
• Appropriately understand and respond to culturally sensitive situations, perspectives, and phrases.
• Demonstrate excellent listening skills and auditory recall to remember spoken words and to accurately reproduce them in the desired language.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all company software required for the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

SPANISH INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in and thorough understanding of the primary language(s) being translated.
• Completion of a Medical Interpreter Training Course from a well-regarded institution.
• Bachelors degree and three years of related experience preferred.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.