Medical Interpreter

Position

Medical Interpreter – Boston Medical Center South

40 Hours, Days/Evenings (11:30 AM-8:00 PM)/Rotating weekends (8:00 AM-4:30 PM). Full Time, Benefit Eligible.

• Serve as a medical interpreter for patients and staff under direction of Manager of Interpreter Services.
• Conduct consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation for all patients and family members who are LEP, Deaf, or hard of hearing.
• Relay medical information between speakers of different languages while maintaining patient confidentiality and informed consent.
• Meet competencies listed in IMIA Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics.
• Support department operations and assist with compliance to office and hospital policies.

• Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages; primary requirement Cape Verdean Creole/Portuguese, Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work in consecutive mode and sight translate into and from the two working languages.
• High level of customer service and positive approach.
• Familiarity with cultural and socio‑economic diversity of patients.
• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Proof of medical interpreter training – minimum 40 hours.
• At least 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary.
• National Board Certification for spoken language interpreters within 6 months of hire (certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org).
• Working knowledge of computer systems.

Salary range: $20.65–$30.68 per hour. Compensation considered based on education, experience, and licensure. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings match, earned time cash out, paid time off, and resources supporting employee and family well‑being.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other non‑job‑related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Talent acquisition or call 617‑638‑8582.

Applications are accepted exclusively through the official Boston Medical Center website. We do not request or require downloads, apps, or text messages for job offers. All applicants must complete a background check prior to employment. All staff must be vaccinated against COVID‑19 and flu, and receive a booster dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine.