Interpreter - Khmer speaking (Lowell)

Great Life work Balance position with excellent benefits! 

The Interpreter provides language interpretation services between limited English proficient speaking patients/families and the site’s care providers. This is a full or part time position. Hours of operation are Monday- Friday 8-4: no nights, weekends or holidays! Khmer speaking required.

  Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate translation services for participants in social and informational settings.
• Maintain proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency both in English and target language.
• Maintain appointment calendar with both internal and external interpreter resources.
• Accompany participants to outside appointments as needed.
• Apply cultural differences with the needs of the participant.
• Accurately maintain interpretation tracking forms.
• Schedule agency interpreters for appointments at site.
• Ensure team/site goals are achieved by participating in administrative and/or operational tasks, as needed.
• Position may include duties that require wearing a face mask where a seal is critical. Incumbent may be required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Specifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency and Certified Medical Interpreter designation from accredited post-high school institution.
• The ability to speak fluently in both English and target language, communicate well verbally.
• 0-2 years’ experience translating in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Elder experience preferred.
• Excellent office-based computer skills in MS Office.
• Frequent local travel.
• Covid vaccinated preferred.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Supplemental benefits

EEO Statement

Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.

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Compensation details: 21.15-30.29 Hourly Wage

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