Overview
Responsible for guiding patients to appointments at the Dana-Farber, providing interpretation during medical encounters (consent forms, diagnoses, discharge plans and any other type of patient-related information), collaborate with providers and staff across the Institute to ensure patient's continuum of care, and connecting patients to appropriate resources.
This position’s work location is onsite, full-time on campus in [Longwood Medical Area].
Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Bachelor’s Degree with a concentration in a human relations field (i.e., Sociology, Psychology) preferred.
Minimum Experience:
1 year of experience working as a medical interpreter.
Must have working knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, physiology and diagnostic procedures and treatments, as well as the roles of the medical interpreter and the nationally recognized medical interpreting codes of ethic and standards of practice.
Must be fluent, both verbal and written, in English and target language.
License/Certification/Registration:
Certificate of completion of medical interpreter training program. National Certification preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.