Interpreter - Spanish Speaking

Hiring range: $17.50 - $18.95/hour. FLSA status: Non-Exempt.

About the role

The Interpreter is responsible for providing Spanish interpretive services as requested by staff and translating forms from English to Spanish as needed. At times the interpreter may be asked to perform direct patient care duties, as appropriate.

The mission of Salina Family Healthcare Center is to serve our community at the crossroads of compassionate healthcare and professional education. The center is guided by the following fundamental values: Excellence, Innovation, Access, Teamwork, Social justice, Education, Ethics & integrity, and Patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Hispanic population by translating for patient care needs.
• Accurately interpret and translate critical medical information between healthcare providers and patients.
• Translate throughout the health center, working with both providers and clinical staff to provide care.
• Ensure appropriate forms are translated from English to Spanish as requested.
• Help schedule appointments, referrals, and admissions for Spanish-speaking patients outside the clinic.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to promote continuity of patient care.
• May assist providers and nursing staff with Medical Assisting duties as needed.
• Assist clinical staff in daily operational activities.
• Participate in meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 1 year of experience in a medical environment (beneficial but not required).
• Must be able to speak and translate Spanish fluently.
• Must have and maintain CPR certification.
• Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to an ethnically and economically diverse patient and employee base.

Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and the public.
• Ability to translate forms from English to Spanish as requested.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to provide appropriate, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and prioritize workload.
• Effective and efficient time management.

Pay

$17.50 - $18.95/hour.