Interpreter II - Per Diem Cape Verde / Portuguese at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - BIDMC

Job Summary: Assists and enables Clinical Staff to better meet the needs of non-English speaking patients and employees. Serves as interpreter between providers and patients. Interprets during procedures. Relays patient-provider communications that require interpretation by phone, voicemail, pager and/or letter. Ensures timely turnaround of patient-provider communications. Identifies problematic situations such as breakdowns in communication or incomplete information and recommends appropriate solutions before problems arise.

Req ID: 21781BR

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Language: Cape Verde / Portuguese

Vocabulary: Medical

Company: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - BIDMC

Phone: (617) 667-7000

Location: 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Job Description: Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required . 0-1 years related work experience required. Satisfactory fluency in English and target language(s) Satisfactory proficiency in medical terminology Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills. Demonstrated knowledge of cultural aspects of patient care in American and target culture Experience with computer systems required, Preferred Qualifications: Medical interpreter training strongly preferred. 1-3 years related work experience. National Certification strongly preferred.