Interpreter

Description

Gaston County Public Health is committed to protecting, promoting and preserving the health and well-being of all Gaston County residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinic staff nurse, doctors, clinicians and clerical staff with interpreting/translating registration information, health histories, present medical problems, personal data and interpreting/translating instructions and health education information to non-English speaking clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Checks the call line for messages from Haitian clients to get information regarding their needs, scheduling the appointment and/or assisting them in getting answers to any questions or concerns they may have.
• Schedule appointments for clients with other necessary providers and return visits for non-English speaking clients.
• Make home visits with medical and/or social work staff when needed to translate for Haitian Creole speaking clients when home visit intervention is needed.
• Provides written translation of forms, pamphlets, or other written materials when needed.
• As needed, assist in preparedness and emergency response activities in situations that threaten the public’s health (i.e. disease outbreaks, natural disasters, etc.).
• Carryout Performance Management (PM) roles and responsibilities, including identifying and communicating performance improvement opportunities and adjusting performance and practice to achieve established PM goals.
• Implement strategies aimed at achieving Health Equity, including but not limited to attending trainings to better understand inequities, identifying and addressing barriers to health, serving on the Health Equity Team or its subcommittees, engaging in internal or external efforts to eliminate health disparities.

Requirements

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED certificate is required.
• Candidate must be fluent in Haitian Creole.
• The selected candidate will be required to complete a Language Proficiency Test, which will be administered at the time of hire.
• Valid license to operate a motor vehicle.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology in both English and Haitian Creole is essential.
• Knowledge and acceptance of diverse cultures is required.

Skills

• Interpreting/translating registration information, health histories, present medical problems, personal data and instructions and health education information to non-English speaking clients.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Scheduling appointments for clients with other necessary providers and return visits for non-English speaking clients.
• Making home visits with medical and/or social work staff when needed to translate for Haitian Creole speaking clients.
• Providing written translation of forms, pamphlets, or other written materials when needed.
• Assisting in preparedness and emergency response activities in situations that threaten the public’s health.
• Carrying out Performance Management (PM) roles and responsibilities.
• Implementing strategies aimed at achieving Health Equity.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retail Savings Plans
• Pension 401K (with 5% county contribution annually)
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted YMCA Membership

Pay

An hourly salary range of $18.56 -$22.04 is anticipated for this position.

Schedule

This position may be required to work at any of the three locations and on the mobile units as needed.