Portuguese/Cape Verdean Interpreter BWH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • $23 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assessing the needs of non-English speaking patients and providing assistance by interpretation of consent forms, diagnoses, discharge plans and any other type of patient-related information. Independently resolves most issues that arise in their daily responsibilities, answers questions about protocols and makes appropriate referrals without direct supervision. Serve as a resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Comply with appropriate BWH policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree with a concentration in a human relations field (i.e. Sociology, Psychology) highly preferable.
• At least 2 years of college level education and 2 years of hospital and/or health care related experience in a position of direct patient contact.
• Fluency of English and Portuguese/Cape Verdean, both written and verbal.
• Prior training of medical terminology and interpreting skills.
• Knowledge of culture-specific care.

Responsibilities

• Assessing the needs of non-English speaking patients
• Providing assistance by interpretation of consent forms, diagnoses, discharge plans and any other type of patient-related information.
• Independently resolves most issues that arise in their daily responsibilities
• Answers questions about protocols and makes appropriate referrals without direct supervision.
• Serve as a resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes.
• Comply with appropriate BWH policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level