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Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Chelsea
151 Everett Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 15, 2025
Summary: Responsible for facilitating the successful delivery of services to patients and family members of various languages. Follows requests for interpretation, collaborating with qualified auxiliary interpreters for comprehensive accommodation of interpretation requests. Provides translation service (both sight translation & written translation) of pertinent materials for patients and families, such as written information regarding relevant services, pre-operative, post-operative, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care materials. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions: -Serve as a mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between staff and patients/family as it relates to medical care and adhere to the standard code of ethics for medical interpreters. -Keep accurate documentation of interpretation encounters to include relevant data such as location, duration, and purpose. -Provides coordination and staff training on the use of the telephone language interpretation services (and relevant equipment). -Answer calls promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner. -Function in a manner appropriate to each interpreted situation, demonstrating professional appearance, conduct, and promptness. -Adheres to standard code of ethics for medical interpreters. Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials: Certified Healthcare Interpreter-Spanish [CHI-Spanish] - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters preferred or Certified Medical Interpreter [CMI] - National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters preferred Experience: Healthcare and/or medical interpreting experience 2-3 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. - Talking to others to convey information effectively. - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.