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MEDICAL INTERPRETER - PER DIEM (SPANISH)

Partners Healthcare System
Boston, MA, United States
Full-time

Under the direction of the manager, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and staff and supports the operations of the department, in the consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes.

Relays medical information between speakers of two different languages in compliance with all office and hospital policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent, passing performance of competencies listed in the MMIA Standards of Practice, and the Code of Ethics.

Also assists department with on-the-job training and mentoring of interpreter internships.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in any area related to science or human services.

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter.

Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages. Demonstrated oral and written skills.

Minimum of Advanced Mid proficiency level according to ACTFL -http : / / www.actfl.org / files / public / Guidelinesspeak.pdf.

Ability to accurately translate into / from working language(s). Strong knowledge of medical vocabulary.

Completion of Medical Interpreter training (minimum of 40 hours college-level interpreting training preferred)

Demonstrated customer service skills; Ability to work with diverse cultural / socio-economic backgrounds; Strong organizational and time management skills; Computer proficiency.

23 days ago
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