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NeighborHealthBoston, MA, US
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NeighborHealth Job Opportunity

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. Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we're advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account!

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To learn more about working at NeighborHealth and our benefits, please visit our Careers Page.

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.

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