SPANISH INTERPRETER Job at Siouxland Community Health Center, Sioux City, IA

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  • Siouxland Community Health Center
  • Sioux City, IA

Job Description

Job Details

Description

INTERPRETER - SPANISH

Fulltime position

Successful candidate must have solid experience & 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
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Previous experience interpreting preferred

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

  • 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
  • Assists patients in completing all necessary intake forms at initial visit, including but not limited to, demographic and medical history, and financial verification
  • Assists social service worker and patient in completing the social service intake process
  • Travel to local agencies or hospitals to provide interpreting services as needed
  • These functions are not all inclusive

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area

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