Interpreter

Jobtailor; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA seeks a Language Resource Assistant to facilitate communication among patients, families and providers, and to provide interpretation services within a healthcare setting.

The role requires Spanish bilingual skills, a high school diploma, and at least 1 year of interpretation or related training, along with strong communication and customer service abilities.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year interpretation experience or enrollment in interpreter training.
• 1 year healthcare experience focused on customer service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Tact and stress management skills.
• Must have computer skills.
• Successful completion of LRA testing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between patients, families, and providers.
• Provides language interpretation from one language to another.
• Documents required information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Supports the Interpreter Services program at Kaweah Health.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations.
• Greets the public and provides information as requested.
• Coordinates customer service initiatives to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Spanish bilingual

Excellent communication

Tact

Stress management

Interpretation experience/training

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

• Facilitates communication between patients, families, and providers
• Provides language interpretation from one language to another
• Documents required information accurately and in a timely manner
• Supports the Interpreter Services program at Kaweah Health
• Responds quickly to emergency situations
• Greets the public and provides information as requested
• Coordinates customer service initiatives to ensure satisfaction

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of Language Resource Assistant (LRA) testing
• One year of interpretation experience or enrollment in an Interpreter training program
• One year of healthcare experience focused on customer service
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Tact and stress management skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in language interpretation and effective communication within healthcare settings, ensuring patient and provider satisfaction. Bilingual in Spanish, with strong customer service and documentation skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bilingual In Spanish
• Language Interpretation
• Customer Service Experience
• Healthcare Experience
• Excellent Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Language Interpretation
• Documentation Skills
• Computer Skills
• Customer Service

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Tact
• Stress Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Language Resource Assistant (LRA) Testing

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare
• Interpreter Services
• Patient Communication