Spanish Medical Interpreter: Bridge Care Barriers

Siouxland Community Health Center; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Siouxland Community Health Center is seeking an Interpreter - Spanish for a fulltime role in our Sioux City clinic. The position emphasizes translation and interpretation to support Spanish-speaking patients throughout clinical visits.

The successful candidate will provide translation services for patients and staff, assist with intake forms and social service processes, and travel to local agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluent bilingual communication in Spanish and English.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Knowledge of cultural barriers to medical care and ability to diminish barriers for patients and SCHC.
• Knowledge of medical terminology in Spanish and English.

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 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

Skills

Bilingual communication

Computer & data entry

Cultural barriers knowledge

Medical terminology bilingual

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Siouxland Community Health Center is seeking an Interpreter - Spanish for a fulltime role in our Sioux City clinic. The position emphasizes translation and interpretation to support Spanish-speaking patients throughout clinical visits.

The successful candidate will provide translation services for patients and staff, assist with intake forms and social service processes, and travel to local agencies as needed.