English and Spanish Speaking Medical Interpreter (Part Time)

High Country Community Health; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

High Country Community Health seeks an English and Spanish speaking medical interpreter to support front desk check-in, appointments, and clinical visits. The role includes translating for Spanish-speaking consumers and clinicians, and assisting with culturally informed care by sharing local community norms and expectations.

Additional duties include patient education, community outreach, and coordinating with leadership on other interpreter tasks.

Qualifications

• Native Spanish-speaking proficiency.
• At least 2 years experience interpreting between Spanish and English in a health care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Valid NC driver’s license and good driving record.
• Bachelor’s degree and nursing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist at front desk check-in and appointments as translator between Spanish-speaking consumers and clinicians.
• Transport uninsured, Spanish-speaking consumers to HCCH appointments as needed.
• Engage in culturally informed care by discussing local Latino population norms and expectations.
• Provide patient health education and related documentation as qualified.
• Represent HCCH at community events and perform outreach with community leaders as directed by supervision.

Skills

Spanish-English interpretation

Healthcare interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Nursing background preferred

Job description

English and Spanish Speaking Medical Interpreter (Part Time)

Interpreter assists in BHI tasks (front desk check-in/appointments, BH service visits, case management needs) as translator between Spanish-speaking consumers and clinicians. Additionally, interpreter helps transport uninsured, Spanish-speaking consumers to HCCH appointments as needed and as available. Interpreter assists clinicians and staff to engage in culturally informed care through discussing cultural norms, experiences, and expectations of the area’s Latino population. Additional responsibilities as qualified include patient health education and related documentation, representing HCCH at community events, outreach, networking with community leaders and other duties as determined by supervising and leadership staff.

Requirements

Native Spanish-speaking proficiency. At least 2 years experience interpreting between Spanish and English in a health care setting. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting. Valid NC driver’s license and good driving record. Cultural understanding of the local Latino population. Bachelor’s degree and nursing background preferred.

About the Company

HCCH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HCCH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
HCCH conducts background checks on all final candidates. Employment is contingent upon a clear background check or approval of the CEO