SPANISH INTERPRETER

Slandchc; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-employment drug screen

Background check

Review of required immunizations

Job summary

Siouxland Community Health Center is seeking a dedicated professional to provide translation services for non-English speaking patients. The ideal candidate will possess fluency in Spanish and English, enabling them to assist patients effectively during their clinical visits.

Responsibilities include aiding in the completion of necessary forms and working directly with medical staff to facilitate communication. Basic computer skills and a high school diploma or GED are required. Join us in making a positive impact on our diverse community.

Qualifications

• Solid experience and advanced knowledge in bilingual communication.
• Ability to address cultural barriers in medical care.
• Familiarity with medical terminology in both Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation services for non-English speaking patients.
• Work with medical staff to ensure accurate communication.
• Assist patients with intake forms during visits.
• Travel to local agencies to provide interpreting services.

Skills

Fluency in verbal, reading, and written bilingual communication skills – Spanish & English

Basic computer and data entry skills

Knowledge of cultural barriers to medical care

Knowledge of medical terminology in Spanish and English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location

Siouxland Community Health Center, 1021 Nebraska St, Sioux City, IA 51105, USA

Responsibilities

Successful candidate must be able to perform primary functions of the position:

• 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
• These functions are not all inclusive

Requirements / Qualifications

Successful candidate must have solid experience and advanced knowledge of:

• 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

Preferred Attributes

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Benefits

• Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations (exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodation)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Siouxland Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

SCHC participates in E-Verify.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.