Overview:
The Interpreter performs interpretation services in a Primary Care Health Center. Responsible for interpreting English and Spanish languages, both spoken and written, for patients and staff.
Essential Functions:
- Interprets messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified language (Spanish or English), maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.
- Shifts between speaking Spanish and English in accordance with the needs of the audience.
- Listens to speaker's statements in order to determine meanings and to interpret.
- Compiles terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those used for medical material.
- Checks translation of technical terms and terminology to ensure that they are accurate and remain consistent throughout translation.
- Identifies patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and/or other communication barriers and uses appropriate interpretive service; documents use of interpretive services.
- Assists staff in providing patient care (e.g. patient phone calls, appointment scheduling, etc.).
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school graduation or its equivalent.
- Fluent in Spanish and English languages.
- Six months of experience in Spanish/English interpretation in a healthcare setting (e.g., doctor's office, hospital, clinic, etc.).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $1.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Vaccine required
Language:
Work Location: Multiple Locations