Boston Children’s Hospital

Job Posting Title

Portuguese & Cape-Verdean Medical Interpreter II

Department

Patient Services-Interpreter Services

AutoReqId

74724BR

Status

Full-Time

Standard Hours per Week

40

Job Posting Category

Support Services

Job Posting Description

The Portuguese & Cape-Verdean Interpreter will be responsible for:

• Medical Interpreting for patients and families with limited or no English language proficiency in their interactions with care providers and other hospital personnel.
• Translating complex and/or sensitive medical and personal information, including diagnostic and surgical procedures, treatment plans, medical histories and medical, social and psychological assessments.
• Identifying, assessing and facilitating understanding of cultural differences impacting communication.
• Preparing written translations of individual patient instructions, such as discharge instructions and treatment plans.
• Translating other hospital literature for patients as schedule permits.
• Providing education and training to hospital staff on subjects such as working effectively with an interpreter and cross‑cultural communication. Assisting in development and preparation of training materials.
• Maintaining computerized records of daily activities, including diary of daily patient transactions.

To qualify, you must have:

• Completion of 40+ hour Portuguese Cape-Verde Medical Interpreter training course / certification strongly preferred.
• National certification (from the Certification Commission for Health Care Interpreters-CCHI or the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters-NBCMI) is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of medical interpreting experience is required.
• High school or GED level of education is required.
• Communication skills in order to effectively deal with conflicting views or issues and mediate fair solutions, or well‑developed writing skills.
• Written and verbal fluency in both English and language of specific populations served.

This position will be located in Boston

Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including a flexible schedule, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition Reimbursement and discounted rates on T-passes (50% off). Discover your best.

Office/Site Location

Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid