SPANISH INTERPRETER

Job Summary

A successful candidate must have solid experience and advanced knowledge of:

• Fluency in verbal, reading and written bilingual communication skills – Spanish & English
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Knowledge of cultural barriers to medical care and ability to diminish barriers on the patients’ and SCHC’s behalf
• Knowledge of medical terminology in Spanish and in English
• A high school diploma or GED
• Previous experience interpreting preferred

Primary Functions

Successful candidates must be able to perform the following primary functions:

• Provide translation services and support the non-English speaking patients and their families during their clinical visit
• Works directly with medical staff to ensure accurate communication and understanding between patient and staff
• Affords assistance to patients in completing all necessary intake forms at initial visit, including but not limited to, demographic and medical history, and financial verification
• Affords assistance to social service worker and patient in completing the social service intake process
• Travel to local agencies or hospitals to provide interpreting services as needed

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• Previous experience interpreting preferred

Benefits

Siouxland Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. SCHC participates in E-Verify. Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodation.