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Tufts Medicine · 4 days ago

Interpreter- Toisanese/Cantonese

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.04/hr - $28.80/hr

1+ years exp

Tufts Medicine is focused on delivering high-quality patient care and is seeking an Interpreter for Toisanese/Cantonese. This role involves providing accurate interpretation services for patients and families with Limited English Proficiency, ensuring effective communication in a medical environment.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Interprets the spoken language from English into the target language and from the target language into English for patients, physicians and staff

Combines the ability to interpret both culture and language

Participates in family meetings with social workers to assist in completing forms, obtaining financial aid for clients, transferring patients, etc

Contacts non-English speaking patients to obtain consent signatures, give notification of appointments, and explain procedures, diagnosis, medical history, etc

May accompany non-English speaking patients to operating room or other departments when presence is needed. May participate in patient/client care conferences

Translates correspondence, brochures, documents and special diagnostic procedures from English into the target language

May be required to take on-call requests to be available for emergencies at night and on weekends

Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment

Adhere to applicable policies, procedures as they pertain to patient/client care and to applicable personnel qualifications

Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise

Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures

Practices confidentiality principles set by the agency and federal HIPAA/HITECH guidelines

Participates in all mandatory in-services

Qualification

Medical Interpreter CertificationBilingualNational Certification for Medical InterpretersInterpreting techniquesMedical terminologyCommunicate clearlyResponsibleReliableInterpersonal skillsOrganization skills

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Interpreter Certification from an accredited college or university

One (1) year of relevant interpreting experience

Bilingual

Preferred

National Certification for Medical Interpreters

Three (3) years of relevant experience

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth

Company

Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medicine is a health system offering healthcare services.

Founded in 2014

Burlington, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tuftsmedicine.org

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