Portuguese Medical Interpreter - per diem | Boston Children's Hospital Job at Boston Children's Hospital, Waltham, MA

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  • Boston Children's Hospital
  • Waltham, MA

Job Description

This Portuguese Medical Interpreter - per diem will be responsible for:

  • Interpreting in person and over video for patients/families with limited or no English language proficiency, in their interactions with healthcare providers and other hospital personnel. This includes complex and/or sensitive encounters, surgical and anesthesia consents, diagnoses, treatment plans, medical histories and social and psychological assessments
  • Assisting patients in scheduling appointments, resolving billing problems and other related matters
  • Identifying, assessing and facilitating the understanding of cultural differences impacting communication
  • Providing interpreting coverage in person, via video and phone, according to the needs and criteria established by the hospital and departmental policies and instructions
  • Translating instructions of medical discharges and other medical texts required for direct care
  • Daily entering of the information required for statistical purposes, in the computerized system of the department
  • Working as an enthusiastic and committed team member and collaborating with other interpreters and hospital staff
To qualify, you must have:
  • A high school or GED diploma required
  • Completion of a Medical Interpreter Training Course is required (typically a 60+ hour course)
  • Certification as a Medical Interpreter from the IMIA, NBCMI, or CCHI is preferred
  • Written and verbal fluency in both English and Portuguese languages
  • Strong communication skills in order to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, or well?developed writing skills
  • Fully functional and competent, and performing at a high level of reliability in all duties
  • The ability to interpret in person at our Waltham location is required
Location : This position will primarily serve the Waltham hospital, but the availability to assist other BCH satellite locations in Lexington and Peabody is preferred.

About Boston Children's Hospital

Boston Children's Hospital is a 395-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age.

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