TIGRINYA INTERPRETER (PART-TIME)

Job Summary

Siouxland Community Health Center has an open position for a Part-time Tigrinya Interpreter. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday 9am to 2pm.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Solid experience & advanced knowledge of: Fluency in verbal, reading and written bilingual communication skills – Tigrinya
• EMR experience a definite plus
• Advanced computer skills
• Knowledge of cultural barriers to medical care and ability to diminish barriers on the patients’ and SCHC’s behalf

Qualifications

Successful candidate must be able to perform primary functions of position.

Skills

• Fluency in verbal, reading and written bilingual communication skills – Tigrinya
• EMR experience
• Advanced computer skills
• Knowledge of cultural barriers to medical care and ability to diminish barriers on the patients’ and SCHC’s behalf

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.