Medical Spanish Interpreter - Full-Time, Bilingual Support

Siouxland Community Health Center; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Siouxland Community Health Center is seeking an Interpreter - Spanish for a full-time, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule in Sioux City, IA. The role provides translation during clinical visits to non-English speaking patients and families, ensuring clear communication with medical staff.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish and English, have basic data-entry skills, and understand cultural barriers in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Fluency in verbal, reading and written bilingual communication skills - Spanish & English.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of cultural barriers to medical care and ability to diminish barriers on the patients' and SCHC's behalf.
• Knowledge of medical terminology in Spanish and in English.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience interpreting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation services and support the non-English speaking patients and their families during their clinical visit.
• Works directly with medical staff to ensure accurate communication and understanding between patient and staff.
• Assists patients in completing all necessary intake forms at initial visit, including but not limited to, demographic and medical history, and financial verification.
• Assists social service worker and patient in completing the social service intake process.
• Travel to local agencies or hospitals to provide interpreting services as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Data entry

Medical terminology

Cultural barriers

Interpreting experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Siouxland Community Health Center is seeking an Interpreter - Spanish for a full-time, Monday–Friday 8am–5pm schedule in Sioux City, IA. The role provides translation during clinical visits to non-English speaking patients and families, ensuring clear communication with medical staff.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish and English, have basic data-entry skills, and understand cultural barriers in healthcare.