TIGRINYA INTERPRETER (PART-TIME)

Siouxland Community Health Center; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

E-Verify

Job summary

Siouxland Community Health Center in Sioux City, IA is seeking a part-time Tigrinya Interpreter to support non-English speaking patients during clinical visits. The role runs Monday through Friday, 9am to 2pm, integrating with medical staff to ensure accurate communication.

The candidate should have fluent Tigrinya language skills, experience with EMR systems, advanced computer skills, and an understanding of cultural barriers to medical care.

Qualifications

• Fluency in verbal, reading and written bilingual communication in Tigrinya.
• Experience with EMR systems is a definite plus.
• Advanced computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of cultural barriers to medical care and ability to diminish barriers for patients and SCHC.

Responsibilities

• Provide translation services and support non-English speaking patients and their families throughout clinical visits.
• Work directly with medical staff to ensure accurate communication and understanding between patient and staff.
• Assist patients in completing intake forms at initial visits, including demographic and medical history and financial verification.
• Assist social service worker and patient in completing the social service intake process.
• These functions are not all inclusive.

Skills

Tigrinya language

Bilingual communication

Advanced computer skills

Cultural competence

Education

High School or better

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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

Description

Siouxland Community Health Center has an open position for Part-time Tigrinya Interpreter.

The hours for this position are Monday through Friday 9am to 2pm

Successful candidate must have solid experience & advanced knowledge of:

• Fluency in verbal, reading and written bilingual communication skills – Tigrinya
• EMR experience a definite plus
• Advanced computer skills
• Knowledge of cultural barriers to medical care and ability to diminish barriers on the patients’ and SCHC’s behalf

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

• Provide translation services and support the non-English speaking patients and their families throughout 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
• 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.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

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

Education

Required

High School or better.

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