Spanish Medical Interpreter – Hospital-Based

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA seeks a full-time Spanish interpreter to facilitate clinical communication between staff and patients in outpatient and hospital settings.

The role requires bilingual fluency, medical interpreting skills, and knowledge of medical terminology. Responsibilities include coordinating interpreters, assisting with training, and supporting patients throughout their care.

Qualifications

• Bi-lingual (oral and written) with bi-cultural skills.
• Medical interpreting skills with accurate terminology.
• Experience in healthcare interpreting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates medical interpreting between clinician and patient, face-to-face or by phone.
• Acts as liaison between patients and staff and informs clinicians about cultural considerations.
• Assists with coordinator tasks, data entry, scheduling, and patient outreach.
• Provides support for interpreters and training of staff interpreters.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Medical interpreting

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma

BA/BS preferred

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA seeks a full-time Spanish interpreter to facilitate clinical communication between staff and patients in outpatient and hospital settings.

The role requires bilingual fluency, medical interpreting skills, and knowledge of medical terminology. Responsibilities include coordinating interpreters, assisting with training, and supporting patients throughout their care.