Portuguese/Cape Verdean Interpreter BWH
About The Position
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. 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 Spanish, 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
- Answering questions about protocols and makes appropriate referrals without direct supervision
- Serving as a resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes
- Complying with appropriate BWH policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
