Trilingual Medical Interpreter - Spanish/Portuguese (Full-Time)
15 days ago
New Bedford
Job Description Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour Job description: Trilingual Medical Interpreter - Spanish/Portuguese (Full-Time) | FQHC Location: New Bedford, MA Salary: $20.66 - $26.00/hour Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00am-6:30pm + Rotating Saturdays About the Role New Bedford Community Health is seeking a Certified Medical Interpreter fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese to provide critical language services to our diverse patient community. Join our mission-driven team delivering comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations. Key Responsibilities • Provide accurate medical interpretation between healthcare providers and non-English speaking patients, • Translate Health Center materials and patient communications, • Contact patients regarding test results, appointments, diagnoses, and treatment instructions, • Support clinical teams with patient education and procedure explanations Certifications: Medical Interpreter Certification in Spanish OR Portuguese (required) Commitment to obtain second language certification within first year Language Skills: Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese (written and verbal) Strong medical terminology knowledge Experience: 2+ years professional translation/interpretation experience OR 4 years college-level language coursework Education: High school diploma or GED Business school or equivalent preferred Technical Skills: Microsoft Office proficiency EMR experience (Epic, eClinicalWorks preferred) What We Offer Competitive Benefits Package: • Health, dental, and vision insurance (20+ hours/week), • Generous paid time off + 12 paid holidays, • Continuing education & tuition reimbursement, • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible, • Work-life balance with predictable schedule, • Support for dual certification, • FQHC healthcare experience We're a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) providing comprehensive care including primary care, urgent care, women's health, pediatrics, behavioral health, and dental services. Our patient-centered approach serves diverse communities with compassion and cultural competency. Our Mission: Educate and inspire patients to participate in their total healthcare while improving community health and well-being. Apply Today Join a dedicated team making a real difference in patients' lives. Bilingual and trilingual healthcare professionals are essential to our mission of accessible, quality care. Keywords: Medical Interpreter, Medical Translator, Spanish Interpreter, Portuguese Interpreter, Healthcare Interpreter, FQHH, Trilingual, Bilingual Healthcare, Community Health, Patient Services, Medical Translation, Certified Interpreter Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k), • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Vision insurance Work Location: In person