Interpreter | Spanish

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

PTO from day 1

Employer retirement match up to 5%

Career development mentoring

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital is seeking a bilingual medical interpreter to relay accurate information to diverse patient groups. You will translate forms, care instructions, and medication schedules while supporting patient confidentiality and informed consent.

Responsibilities include scheduling interpreter requests, documenting encounters, and assisting with training or mentoring interpreter interns. Travel to affiliated facilities may be required, with a Monday–Friday day shift.

Qualifications

• Proof of English/Spanish fluency, oral and written.
• Must pass medical terminology test.
• Interpreter training or health science background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide language services and translation to patients and providers.
• Translate forms, care instructions, and medication schedules.
• Schedule interpreter requests and document patient encounters.
• Assist with special projects and mentoring interpreter interns.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Education

Technical Certificate

Some College Interpreter Training

Health Science

Job description

Location:Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$21.75 - $33.00Position HighlightsMonday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; 80 hours 2 weeksOccasional 5:00am start times and 6:00pm end timesInterpreter professional training and or professional experience in healthcare interpretationSign on bonus to those who qualified.You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewResponsible for relaying accurate medical information and facilitating the successful delivery of patient services to diverse language segments in compliance with all office, clinic and hospital policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent. Responsible for written translations required in patient encounters including, but not limited to, forms, care instructions, medication schedules, patient letters, or other identified documents and patient materials. Work with special projects as assigned.What you will doServes as the facilitator to successfully deliver language patient services to linguistically diverse consumers and functions as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes.Provides a high level of customer service with a positive approach and performs duties in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.Familiarity and ability to work with diverse cultural/social-economic backgrounds as well as general knowledge of cultural backgrounds.Provides written translations in patient encounters, including completion of forms, medical instructions, and medication schedules; administrative translations such as letters to patients and other materials.Supports office operations by answering the phone, checking voice mails and following up as needed.Taking and scheduling interpreter requests, verifying and scheduling future appointments and documenting patient encounters.Facilitates special projects as assigned, including but not limited to, on-the-job training and mentoring of interpreter internships.Travel to various facilities may be required.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Technical Certificate Proof of English/Spanish fluency, both oral and written, through certified accredited institution or to be established by passing interpreter’s skills test administered through Avera.Technical Certificate Individuals are required to pass a medical terminology test.Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:Some College Interpreter TrainingSome College Health ScienceExperience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabularyExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].