• Job Description

  Req#: RQ3313093
  Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

  
  

  Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

  
  

  
  

  Job Summary

  Under the direction of the manager, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and staff and supports the operations of the department, in the consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes. Relays medical information between speakers of two different languages in compliance with all office and hospital policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent, passing performance of competencies listed in the MMIA Standards of Practice, and the Code of Ethics. Also assists department with on-the-job training and mentoring of interpreter internships.

  
  

  Qualifications

  Associate's or Bachelor's degree in any area related to science or human services. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter. Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages. Demonstrated oral and written skills. Minimum of Advanced Mid proficiency level according to ACTFL -http://www.actfl.org/files/public/Guidelinesspeak.pdf. Ability to accurately translate into/from working language(s). Strong knowledge of medical vocabulary. Completion of Medical Interpreter training (minimum of 40 hours college-level interpreting training preferred) Demonstrated customer service skills; Ability to work with diverse cultural/socio-economic backgrounds; Strong organizational and time management skills; Computer proficiency.

  
  

  Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  Additional Job Description

  
  

  Remote Type

  Onsite

  
  

  Work Location

  243-245 Charles Street

  
  

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  0

  
  

  Employee Type

  Per Diem

  
  

  Work Shift

  Day (United States of America)

  
  

  EEO Statement:

  Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

  
  

  Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

  At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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