Bilingual Health Interpreter II (Spanish)

Alamance County Government; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance County Health Department is seeking an interpreter to ensure health services for Spanish-speaking clients match the quality of care provided to English-speaking clients. You will translate medical histories, health education materials, and communicate between providers and clients in clinical and home settings.

Responsibilities include interpreting for nurses and physicians, assisting with outreach events, and supporting clinic operations.

Qualifications

• High school graduation and two years of experience in a health care or human services setting with demonstrated fluency in English and Spanish.
• Valid NC driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Preferred qualifications include a 4-year college degree or completion of a two-year interpreter program and/or CHI/CMI certification.

Responsibilities

• Interpret interaction/communication between Spanish-speaking clients and English-speaking staff.
• Assist health staff with interpreting/translating confidential information and medical terminology.
• Present medical problems, personal data, counseling, health education instructions and materials for Spanish-speaking clients in clinical or home settings.
• Work with staff to organize outreach events for Spanish-speaking communities.
• Provide educational classes and written material to meet patient care needs.
• Assist in research studies and lead work with the Spanish population.
• Represent the Health Department on community planning groups serving Spanish-speaking populations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

CHI/CMI certification

4-year college degree or 2-year interpreter program

Job description

Alamance County Health Department is seeking an interpreter to ensure health services for Spanish-speaking clients match the quality of care provided to English-speaking clients. You will translate medical histories, health education materials, and communicate between providers and clients in clinical and home settings.

Responsibilities include interpreting for nurses and physicians, assisting with outreach events, and supporting clinic operations.