Bilingual Spanish Medical Interpreter/Translator (Per Diem)

Availability to work Saturdays and Holiday is Required.

Fluency in Spanish Required. Medical Interpreter Certification Required.

Are you interested in making a difference and being part of a dedicated, highly skilled professional team providing patient-centered care to a community with unique needs?

At the Greater New Bedford Community Health Center, we strive to provide high quality care to meet the challenging needs of our diverse patients who need more than just health care. We offer a variety of services to the community, including primary & urgent care, women’s health, pediatrics, adult medicine, behavioral health and dental care. Our patients develop strong bonds with our staff and rely on them for health care, as well as guidance with some basic needs that others may take for granted.

Our mission to our patients is to educate and inspire them to be a participant in their total health care. Our mission to the community is to be a resource and leader.

We are the PILOTS of outstanding primary care!

Our vision is to improve the health & well-being of each patient, their families, and the greater community.

If you are interested in an exceptionally rewarding opportunity, then we would love to speak with you!

Greater New Bedford Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Job Responsibilities:

Bilingual: Medical Interpreter Certification in Portuguese Required.

• Assists Health Center staff in meeting the needs of non-English speaking patients by providing interpretation between health care providers and the patients.
• Provides for the translation of material published by the Health Center for use by the patient population.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

• Certified medical translator required.
• Two years experience in translating or four years college level language course(s) may be substituted for experience.
• Familiar with basic medical terminology. Tactful, pleasant and friendly approach in dealing with patients, staff, guests and individuals in the community.
• Sound judgment and the capability to respond to unusual circumstances.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Fluency and written competency in Portuguese and Spanish required to interpret/translate for patients and employees.
• Good verbal and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills appropriate for handling sensitive patient issues.
• Understanding of Health Center policies and procedures to ensure that patient and employee rights are protected and that effective communication takes place; normally acquired through up to one year of on-the-job training.