Spanish Interpreter and Translator Coordinator BWH

Spanish Interpreter

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Job Summary

Under the direction of the Patient Experience Operations Manager, the Spanish Interpreter provides medical interpretation for clinical and non-clinical encounters to enable communication between patients and families who are limited English proficient and/or hearing impaired and clinicians and other hospital staff. Interpretation will be provided in person or by telephone in compliance with National Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, Brigham and Women's Hospital policies and procedures, and Interpreter Services guidelines to ensure patient safety and access to quality care.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for answering requests effectively and in a timely manner for face to face or telephone interpretations for all types of encounters throughout the hospital with priority given to emergency and urgent requests.
• Interprets and transmits accurately and in understandable terms, complex medical information from medi

Qualifications

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree preferred

Prior training of medical terminology and interpreting skills preferred

Two years of healthcare related experience in a position of direct patient contact preferred

Knowledge of culture-specific care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.- Strong ability to concentrate, detail-oriented and possess cultural sensitivity regarding their patient, transmits all information as accurately as possible.- Strong linguistic and interpreting skills.- Strong interpersonal skills in difficult and demanding situations.- Ability to follow directions with minimal supervision.- High level of customer service and team building.- Knowledge of culture-specific care.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Shift: 30hr day

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

30

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly

EEO Statement:

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.