Interpreter

Merrimack Health • Lawrence, MA

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About The Position

Serve as a medical interpreter for patients and staff and support department operations using consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation. Relay medical information between speakers of two different languages in compliance with office and hospital policies and procedures, particularly those concerning patient confidentiality and informed consent. Meet the performance competencies listed in the IMIA Standards of Practice and understand and follow published Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics for Medical Interpreters.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages, both orally and in writing.
• High level of customer service and a positive approach.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Proof of medical interpreter training, with a minimum of 40 hours.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter, with strong medical vocabulary.
• National Board Certification for spoken language interpreters, preferred within six months of target-language test availability.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for patients and staff in consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation mode.
• Relay medical information between speakers of two different languages.
• Follow office and hospital policies and procedures, particularly those relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent.
• Meet the performance competencies listed in the IMIA Standards of Practice.
• Understand and abide by published Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics for Medical Interpreters.
• Support department operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed