SPANISH INTERPRETER-PART TIME

Siouxland Community Health Center; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Siouxland Community Health Center is seeking a Spanish Interpreter (Part-Time) to support patients during clinical visits. Hours are Mon-Thu 4 pm–8 pm and Fri 12 pm–5 pm.

The role requires fluent Spanish/English bilingual skills, basic computer/data entry, knowledge of medical terminology, and a high school diploma or GED. Prior interpreting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluency in verbal, reading and written bilingual communication in Spanish and English.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology in Spanish and English.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous interpreting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation services and support non-English speaking patients and families during clinical visits.
• Work directly with medical staff to ensure accurate communication between patient and staff.
• Assist patients in completing intake forms at initial visits, including demographic and medical history.
• Assist 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

Verbal & Written

Data entry

Cultural barriers

Medical terminology

Interpreting experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

INTERPRETER - SPANISH (Part-Time)

1-Part-time

Hours will be Monday-Thursday 4 pm to 8 pm and Friday 12 pm to 5 pm

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
• Previous experience interpreting preferred

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

SCHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

SCHC participates in E-Verify.

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

Education

Required

• High School or better

Behaviors

Preferred

• 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

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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