Job Description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

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Time Type:

Part time

Department:

Interpreter Services

All Locations:

79 Paris Street

Position Summary:

As a Spanish Medical Interpreter, you will provide essential language interpretation services to patients and staff at our Health Center, ensuring clear communication in at least two languages. You will play a key role in enhancing the quality of care for patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) by delivering accurate and culturally sensitive interpretation services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for interpreters, ensuring patient confidentiality, direct verbatim interpretation, and professional conduct.
• After training, proficiently manage on-call staff messaging functions in Epic for patients with LEP.
• Respond to incoming calls from the Interpreter Services Line, handling last-minute requests from various departments.
• Provide interpretation services for a diverse patient population, including pediatric and geriatric patients, over the phone as needed.
• Identify and address issues to ensure the effective delivery of interpreter services in patient care areas.

Qualifications:

• Completion of a medical interpreter certification program is required.
• 1-2 years of Spanish interpreting experience in a medical setting within the United States.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication in at least two languages.
• Ability to deliver culturally appropriate interpretation across various modes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Knowledge of patient rights and confidentiality.
• Computer skills are preferred.
• Highly motivated with excellent prioritization skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending and transportation accounts.
• Paid holidays, vacations, sick, and personal time.
• Generous staff development benefit.
• Excellent malpractice coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• And much more.

Schedule and Pay:

Fridays 3:00pm - 12:00am

Saturdays & Sundays 11:00pm - 8:00am

Starting at $24.00 and up to $36.00 based on experience.

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to   HRrecruit@NeighborHealth.com or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

Federal Trade Commission Statement:
According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. Our current job openings are listed on our website. We do not ask or require downloads of any applications, or “apps.” Job offers are not extended over text messages or social media platforms. We do not ask individuals to purchase equipment for or prior to employment.

E-Verify Program Participation Statement:

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Part time, Fixed term contract, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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