Patient Access Medical Interpreter - Burmese - 24 hours a week

About the role

This position provides services for non-English speaking patients and family members, ensures ADA compliance, and acts as a liaison between communities and the organization.

Responsibilities

• Interprets English for Spanish or Burmese patients and their families remotely by phone or video.
• Serves as a liaison between non-English speaking communities and the organization Health.
• Responds to concerns regarding language interpreting and communication for patients and their families.
• Supports patients and their families by providing financial screening, answering telephones, and making appointments as needed.
• Conducts confidential and anonymous rapid HIV testing, promotes and expands PrEP services, and provides referrals for various services.
• Provides one-on-one educational sessions and non-medical assessments with clients.
• Performs infection control measures in accordance with OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standards.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience translating Spanish or Burmese in a medical setting.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Certified in translation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Cultural understanding of the community served.
• Able to focus on patient needs.
• Able to accurately collect patient information.
• Familiarity and operating knowledge of designated equipment and supplies.
• Strong interpersonal skills/abilities to relate to people with respect for their individuality and privacy.
• Computer experience utilizing Microsoft products.
• Additional experience with Electronic Medical Record systems preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to be involved in degrees of prolonged standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, and stooping.
• Able to lift, push, and/or pull light to moderately heavy weight up to 20-30 pounds.
• Able to perform duties during periods of varied and/or prolonged work hours.
• Must be able to read, write, hear, and communicate effectively in the English language by both orally and written.

Why work for HealthNet?

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account & Difference Card
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Domestic Partner Leave
• Wellness Programs
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral program

Equal Employment Opportunity

HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.