Spanish and Portuguese Medical Interpreter II | Boston Children's Hospital Job at Boston Children's Hospital, Waltham, MA

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  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Waltham, MA

Job Description

This Spanish and Portuguese Medical Interpreter will be responsible for:

  • Interpreting in person and over video for patients and families with limited or no English language proficiency in their interactions with care providers and other hospital personnel
  • Sight translates/translates forms such as medical intake forms or instructions in the presence of the provider, according to the department's practice. Translations should be no longer than two paragraphs or one page maximum. Otherwise, they will be outsourced to BCH vendors
  • Recognizing cultural differences between families and providers and facilitates communication, bridging cultural gaps
  • Providing general, non-technical information to allow patients to navigate the health care system
  • Maintaining competency through independent study, participation in professional conferences and other continuing education programs
  • Abiding by the professional code of ethics and standards of practice
  • Complying with all hospital policies and department administrative requirements, including data collection processes
  • Applying critical thinking, communication skills, and has a global grasp of the situation, coupled with linguistic skills acquired through a process of integrating formal and experiential knowledge
  • Assisting patients in scheduling appointments. Translates other hospital literature for patients as schedule permits
  • Maintaining computerized records of daily activities, including diary of daily patient transactions and payroll timekeeping
To qualify, you must have:
  • A minimum of 2 years of medical interpreting experience is required
  • A High School diploma / GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Written and verbal fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese is required for this position
  • Completion of a Medical Interpreter Training Course is required (typically a 60+ hour course)
  • A National Certification in Medical Interpreting is strongly preferred
  • The ability to interpret in person at our Waltham location
Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.

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