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Join to apply for the MEDICAL INTERPRETER role at Upham's Community Care 5 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the MEDICAL INTERPRETER role at Upham's Community Care Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Primary Function Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, the Medical Interpreter will provide comprehensive, competent translation services for the patients and clients of the Upham’s Corner Health Center in their interactions with health center staff, particularly medical and behavioral health provider staff for patent visits. Primary Function Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, the Medical Interpreter will provide comprehensive, competent translation services for the patients and clients of the Upham’s Corner Health Center in their interactions with health center staff, particularly medical and behavioral health provider staff for patent visits. Duties & Responsibilities Provides in-person medical interpretation for non-English speaking patients during their interaction with health center staff and providers. Provide translation for patients over the phone, as necessary. Provides patient assistance with forms, as necessary. Prepare translations for written materials, such as signs, letters, and marketing materials as necessary. Participation in activities related to quality improvement, including, but not limited to tracking of activities on metrics such as visit time, number of patients served, etc. Perform other duties, as required. Minimum Basic Knowledge High-school diploma or equivalent (GED). Medical Interpretation Certification required. In absence of Medical Interpreter Certification must be able to complete a Medical Interpreter Certification program within 1 year of hire. Minimum of 1 year experience in a healthcare environment. Experience and knowledge of HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality Requirements required. Bilingual - English and Cape-Verdean Creole required. Proficiency in a third language preferred; Spanish, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese. Experience & Qualifications Must possess strong verbal communication, interpersonal, organization and time management skills. Provides excellent quality medical interpretations and possesses strong judgment and problem solving skills Availability on evenings and Saturdays preferred. Detail oriented and responsible. Demonstrates self-motivation to be able to work independently. Must be able to work with frequent interruptions, as well as enjoy interacting with patients and coworkers in a busy customer service environment. Supervisory Responsibility None. Define Access Level To PHI 4 [Authorized to access full health information. UCHC position and job responsibilities involve the provision of patient care and working as a clinical team member. Staff in this category level, although allowed full access, should only access the necessary information for each respective treatment encounter/circumstance.] Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Information Technology Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Upham's Community Care by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Medical Interpreter” roles. Spanish and Portuguese Medical Interpreter II School Interpreter Liaison: Portuguese and Spanish (2025-2026 SY) Medical Interpreter -Toisanese/Cantonese Medical Interpreter- Toisanese/Cantonese Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Winthrop Medical Assistant - Family Practice - Winthrop Medical Assistant - Primary Care - Quincy Per Diem Interpreter for American Sign Language (ASL) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Upham's Community Care

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