SPANISH INTERPRETER

Siouxland Community Health Center; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Siouxland Community Health Center in Sioux City, IA is seeking a full-time Interpreter - Spanish to support patient-staff communication during clinical visits. The role requires fluent bilingual skills and the ability to accurately translate between Spanish and English.

You will assist patients with intake forms, coordinate with medical staff, and travel to local agencies as needed to provide interpreting services.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation and interpretation during clinical visits between patients and staff.
• Assist patients with intake forms and demographic/medical history data.
• Coordinate with social services and travel to local agencies for interpreting services as needed.
• Ensure accurate communication between patients and medical staff.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Data entry

Medical terminology

Cultural barriers knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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

Description

INTERPRETER - SPANISH

Fulltime position - Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm

Successful candidate must have solid experience & 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

Successful candidate must be able to perform primary functions of 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

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.

Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodation.

Behaviors

• 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

Education

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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.