Spoken Language Interpreter (U)

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Spoken Language Interpreter to facilitate health-related communication between providers and LEP patients. The role ensures care is understandable, respectful, and culturally aligned with patients' health beliefs and languages.

Preferred candidates have 1 year of medical interpretation experience, bilingual proficiency, and completion of a 40-hour training in medical terminology and interpretation within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of a 40-hour medical interpreter training program required within 6 months of hire, with preference for 100-hour training preferred.
• Experience: 1 year experience in medical interpretation preferred; related experience in medical or social services fields is preferred.

Skills

Bilingual English and target language

Interpersonal communication

Medical terminology knowledge

Customer service orientation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

40-hour medical interpreter training program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

Professional - Nonclinical
Req #: 93863

Summary:
Spoken Language Interpreters facilitate health related communication in spoken languages between Health Care Providers (HCPs) and Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients. Spoken Language Interpreters help to ensure that patients receive understandable and respectful care that is in keeping with their cultural health beliefs, practices and primary language.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High School diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred. Completion of a 40-hour medical interpreter training program required within 6 months of hire, with preference for 100-hour training preferred.
2. License/Certifications: N/A
3. Experience: 1 year experience in medical interpretation preferred. Related experience in medical or social services fields is preferred (CNA, MD, RN, social work, etc.).
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Advanced knowledge of medical terminology in source and target language as evidenced by passing score on a test approved by MaineHealth Interpreter and Cross-Cultural Services and completion of 40 hour training in Medical Terminology and Interpretation required within six months of hire.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Native fluency or a comparable skill level in both English and the target language.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $23.38to $31.63 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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