Medical Interpreter - Spanish - Per Diem Job at Cambridge Health Alliance, Malden, MA

elFhTXlJYzlJa1ZPcDlRNlN6SE93TjdZK3c9PQ==
  • Cambridge Health Alliance
  • Malden, MA

Job Description

Requisition Number: 11610

Pay Range: $30.13 per hour

Location:Commerce Place 

Category:Human and Social Services

Department:Interpreter Network

Job Type: Per Diem On Call

Union Name:Non Union

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: Varied hours
Shift Start + End Times: Varied shifts
Hours/Week: Per diem as needed
Weekend Requirements: As assigned
Holiday Requirements:As assigned
On Call Requirements: Per diem on call

About CHA Interpreter Services

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is proud to be an innovative leader in community health, providing equitable and culturally responsive care for all populations across Boston’s metro-north region. CHA's award-winning language access program provides our diverse patient population with crucial resources to communicate effectively with our care providers, allowing patients and their families to fully understand their medical conditions, treatment options, and the care being provided. By breaking down language barriers and offering expertise in over 150 languages, our Interpreter Services team serves as a vital communications bridge between patients, families, and medical staff, ensuring our health care providers are able to deliver culturally informed and compassionate care to every patient, every time. 

Job Summary 

The Medical Interpreterprovides professional medical interpreting and translation services for non-English-speaking patients, families, community members, providers, and staff across all Cambridge Health Alliance clinical settings. This role advocates for equitable access to health care services for non-English speaking patients and supports providers through intercultural mediation to enhance culturally sensitive care. The Medical Interpreter demonstrates a strong commitment to patient safety, customer satisfaction, teamwork, innovation, and continuous performance improvement while adhering to professional standards and departmental policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and confidential consecutive, sight, and telephonic interpreting services in accordance with IMIA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

• Deliver short written translations (non-publication) for individual patients and providers.

• Interpret effectively across all clinical environments, including medical and behavioral health settings.

• Communicate clearly and professionally in English and the language of interpreting across varying registers.

• Identify and provide intercultural mediation (culture brokering) when appropriate to strengthen provider–patient communication and therapeutic rapport.

• Advocate for patients in a manner that empowers them, collaborating with clinical teams and Patient Relations as appropriate.

• Participate in inpatient rounds and provide reminder calls and patient call support as requested.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of work activities.

• Communicate effectively with managers, dispatchers, providers, and site staff to ensure efficient workflow and prevent service delays.

• Respond diplomatically to service concerns or complaints and escalate appropriately.

• Maintain professionalism, composure, and effective decision-making in high-pressure or emotionally charged situations.

• Participate in departmental meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred. High School diploma or GED required.

• Graduate of an interpreter educational program required. (minimum 40 hours). College based interpreter programs preferred. This program must include interpreting skills, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, the role of the interpreter and cross cultural communication. Mental health interpreting certificate desired.

• Medical Interpreter Skills Test Certificate from an approved organization.

• Fluency in spoken and written English and the language of interpreting, with preference for native level fluency in the language of interpreting. Professional level medical interpreting and short non publication translation skills required.

 

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment. 

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Daily paid, Local area, Work from home, Shift work, Weekend work

Similar Jobs

Wodek Systems, Inc.

Class A Hazmat Truck Driver Job Job at Wodek Systems, Inc.

Class A Hazmat Truck Driver JobDAY/NIGHT Fuel Driver WEEKEND/ MOUNTAIN DIFFERENTIAL!!!!!! (denver metro area)1 craigslist - Map data OpenStreetMapcompensation: Paid Weeklyemployment type: full-timeFUEL TANKER DRIVER ,HOME NIGHTLY AND SLEEPER TRUCKS EARN... 

Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck

Chief Development Officer Job at Boys & Girls Club of the Northern Neck

 ...POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Chief Development Officer (CDO) DEPARTMENT: Development FLSA STATUS: Exempt SALARY: $75,000-$80,000...  ...required to kneel, run and/or climb. Must be able to enter data into the computer, use the telephone and other office equipment... 

Dunkin'

Baker Job at Dunkin'

 ...baker is responsible for production for the restaurant (including donuts, munchkins, muffins, croissants, bagels and any other prep...  ...5am. May vary by location. 2020 Coastal Franchising, LLC. The Dunkin' trademarks, logos and designs are trademarks of DD IP Holder LLC... 

Axess Family Services, Inc.

Social Service Worker, Foster Care - Family Adoption Consultants, AFS - Full-Time Job at Axess Family Services, Inc.

 ...Hours/Week$41,600-$45,760/Year Schedule: Variable including some evenings and weekends GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs independently a full range of assignments, using the methods and techniques required to complete the processes of services to birth... 

Tsubaki Kabelschlepp America, Inc

Customer Service Representative Job at Tsubaki Kabelschlepp America, Inc

Description: Tsubaki KabelSchlepp, located in Milwaukee, WI, is the moving cable and hose carrier industry pioneer, with over a half a century of break-through innovation that is perpetually a step ahead of our customer needs. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities...