Portuguese and Cape Verdean Medical Interpreter II

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$23.69–$37.90 Per Hour
SKILLS
Calendar Management, Certification Evaluation, Communication Skills, Conferences, Data Collection, English Language, Government Reporting, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Hospital Administration, Language Interpreter, Patient Care, Portuguese Language, Regulations, Translation Services
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Portuguese and Cape Verdean Medical Interpreter II

84976BR

Patient Services-Interpreter Services

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Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Category

Clinical, Support Services,

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Pay Range

$23.69-$37.90 Hourly

Office/Site Location

Boston

Remote Eligibility

Onsite Only

Job Posting Description

At Boston Childrens Hospital, the quality of our care and our inclusive hospital working environment lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, were committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.

Position Summary:

This Medical Interpreter provides oral and written translation services for non-English speaking patients and families throughout the Hospital. The team is seeking a passionate Medical Interpreter for the Portuguese and Cape Verde languages. This position will be primarily located at our Boston location.

Schedule: Full time hours Mon-Fri. Certain days may include late shifts from roughly 9:30am-6pm. Exact hours may vary.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide in-person and video interpreting for patients and families with limited English proficiency during interactions with care providers and hospital staff.
  • Sight translates medical forms and instructions in the presence of the provider, following departmental protocols.
  • Bridge cultural gaps by recognizing and facilitating communication around cultural differences between families and healthcare providers.
  • Offer general, non-technical information to help patients navigate the healthcare system and assists with scheduling appointments and translating hospital literature as needed.
  • Apply critical thinking, communication, and linguistic skills to support patient care, drawing on both formal training and real-world experience.
  • Maintain professional competency through self-study, conferences, and continuing education, while abiding by the professional code of ethics and standards of practice.
  • Comply with hospital policies and administrative requirements, including accurate participation in data collection processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

  • A High School diploma/ GED is required.

Experience:

  • 1-2 years of relevant interpreting experience is required.
  • Written and verbal fluency in English, Portuguese and Cape Verde is required.
  • The ability to interpret in person at our Boston location.

Licensure/ Certifications:

  • Completion of a Medical Interpreter Training Course is required (typically a 60+ hour course).
  • A National Certification in Medical Interpreting is preferred.

The posted pay range is Boston Childrens reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.

Boston Childrens Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Childrens Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Childrens Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.

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