Interpreter - Spanish Speaking

salinahealth; Kansas; On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Salina Family Healthcare Center is seeking an Interpreter to provide Spanish interpretation for patient care and translate forms as needed. The role may involve direct patient care duties when appropriate and requires fluency in Spanish with strong English communication.

The interpreter will translate medical information between staff and patients, help schedule appointments for Spanish-speaking patients, and work with the clinical team to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; CPR certification preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; ability to translate forms from English to Spanish.
• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain patient-focused care.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Spanish interpretation for patient care needs.
• Translate medical information accurately between providers and patients.
• Translate forms from English to Spanish as requested.
• Assist with scheduling appointments/referrals for Spanish-speaking patients.
• Collaborate with clinical team to promote continuity of care.
• May assist with basic Medical Assisting duties as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Spanish translation

Time management

HIPAA knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

CPR certification

Job description

Hiring Range = $17.50 - 18.95\\hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Interpreter General Description

The Interpreter is responsible for providing Spanish interpretive services as requested by staff and translating forms from English to Spanish as needed. At times the interpreter may be asked to perform direct patient care duties, as appropriate.

Mission & Value Statements

The mission of Salina Family Healthcare Center is to serve our community at the crossroads of compassionate healthcare and professional education.

Salina Family Healthcare Center is guided by the following fundamental values:

• Excellence;
• Innovation;
• Access;
• Teamwork;
• Social justice;
• Education;
• Ethics & integrity;
• Patient-centered.

Interpreter Essential Duties

1. Provide assistance to the Hispanic population by translating for patient care needs;
2. Accurately interpret and translate critical medical information between healthcare providers and patients;
3. Translate throughout the health center, working with both the providers and clinical staff to provide care;
4. Ensures appropriate forms are translated from English to Spanish as requested;
5. Help to schedule appointments/referrals/admissions for Spanish speaking patients outside the clinic;
6. Work collaboratively with the clinical team to promote continuity of patient care;
7. May assist providers/nursing staff with Medical Assisting duties as needed;
8. Assist clinical staff in daily operational activities;
9. Participate in meetings as required;
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Interpreter Skills Required

1. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and the public.
2. Must have the ability to translate forms from English to Spanish as requested.
3. Ability to prioritize tasks to provide appropriate, efficient and quality patient care.
4. Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations.
5. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
6. Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and prioritize workload.
7. Effective and efficient time management.

Interpreter Education and Experience

1. High school diploma;
2. 1 year experience in a Medical environment (not required but is beneficial);
3. Must be able to speak/translate Spanish fluently;
4. Must have and maintain CPR certification;
5. Social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse patient and employee-base.