Spanish Interpreter and Translator Coordinator BWH

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

• Answers 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 medical records to patients and families.
• Translates and conveys medical information from patients and families to clinicians and other hospital staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Associate's Degree preferred
• Experience Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, required
• 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

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 / Hourly Grade

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

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 (857)-282-7642.

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