Medical Interpreter - Cape Verdean Creole & Portuguese

BMC Software•Brockton, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager of Interpreter Services, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and staff members and supports the operations of the department in the consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation mode for all patients and family members who are LEP, Deaf, and hard of hearing. 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 IMIA Standards of Practice, and the Code of Ethics. Understands and abides by all published Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics for Medical Interpreters.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Proof of medical interpreter training - minimum of 40 hours.
1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary preferred.
Fluency in English and both of the following foreign languages – Cape Verdean Creole & Portuguese, both oral and written.
Ability to accurately work in consecutive mode and sight translate into and from working language(s).
High level of customer service and a positive approach.
Familiarity and ability to work with diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds.
General knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served.
Good interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
Working knowledge of computer systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
National Board Certification for spoken language interpreters preferred within 6 months of target.
Fluency in Spanish also preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as a medical interpreter for patients and staff members.
Supports the operations of the department in the consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation mode for all patients and family members who are LEP, Deaf, and hard of hearing.
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.
Passes performance of competencies listed in the IMIA Standards of Practice, and the Code of Ethics.
Understands and abides by all published Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics for Medical Interpreters.