SPANISH INTERPRETER-PART TIME
Siouxland Community Health Center
Sioux City, IA
Full-time
Education
Posted on September 6, 2024
INTERPRETER - SPANISH (Part-Time)
1-Part-time
Hours will vary according to department/company needs.
Successful candidate must have solid experience & advanced knowledge of:
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.
1-Part-time
Hours will vary according to department/company needs.
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
- 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 participates in E-Verify.
Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and proof of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodations.