Portuguese Certified Medical Interpreter

Job Posting Description

This Portuguese Medical Interpreter - Per Diem will be responsible for:

• Interpreting in person and over video for patients/families with limited or no English language proficiency, in their interactions with health care providers and other hospital personnel. This includes complex and/or sensitive encounters, surgical and anesthesia consents, diagnoses, treatment plans, medical histories and social and psychological assessments
• Assisting patients in scheduling appointments, resolving billing problems and other related matters
• Identifying, assessing and facilitating the understanding of cultural differences impacting communication
• Providing interpreting coverage in person, via video and phone, according to the needs and criteria established by the hospital and departmental policies and instructions
• Translating instructions of medical discharges and other medical texts required for direct care
• Daily entering of the information required for statistical purposes, in the computerized system of the department
• Working as an enthusiastic and committed team member and collaborating with other interpreters and hospital staff

To qualify, you must have:

• A high school or GED diploma required
• Completion of a Medical Interpreter Training Course is required (typically a 40 or 60 hour course)
• Written and verbal fluency in both English and language of specific population(s) served
• Strong communication skills in order to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, or well‑developed writing skills
• Fully functional and competent, and performing at a high level of reliability in all duties
• Certification as a Medical Interpreter from the IMIA, the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, or CCHI is preferred
• The ability to interpret in person at our Waltham location
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