Interpreter- Dari (Part Time)

HealthPoint Careers • Auburn, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care. This position is responsible for interpretation and translation between non-English speaking patients and staff. Assist patients and staff to interact and communicate with each other. Compensation is dependent on skills and experience.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, plus six months to one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in one language, ability to read and write medical terminology in that language.
• Beginning level of Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record determined by HealthPoint's insurance carrier.
• Fluent in English and Dari

Nice To Haves

• Current Medical DSHS Interpretation Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the subject content, emphasis, tone and concept for staff and patients accurately.
• Provide oral interpretation and written translation services for all clinical procedures and functions.
• Assist patients through all phases of their office visit including intake, patient care and exit procedures, in a timely fashion.
• Provide follow-up and appointment confirmation contact with non-English speaking patients in their primary language via telephone or in writing.
• Document accurately in patient records all substantial communications which were interpreted or translated for staff and/or patients.
• Facilitate good relations between staff and non-English speaking patients and their families in communicating cultural issues.
• Assist HealthPoint with bilingual projects, procedures, edits, opinions, and poster designs as directed.
• Provide administrative support as directed to include, but not limited to filing, pulling patient charts, copying patient records, and contacting patients to confirm appointments.
• Assist with patient workflow when not delivering direct patient interpretation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options.
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Illness Time Away, eight (8) paid holidays, three (3) floating holidays, Compassion Time Away, and Opportunity Time Off for extended personal time away to rest and recharge.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee wellness program, and access to voluntary benefits including supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Professional development, ongoing learning, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree