Interpreter/Patient Rep - FT (73329)

Hamilton Health Care System • Dalton, GA

58d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides accurate and skilled interpretations to help facilitate successful delivery of healthcare services to Spanish speaking patients and guests. Acts as a liaison between patients, their families and healthcare staff assuring that every effort is made to meet individual needs.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree preferred, High School diploma required.
• Certification of completion of an accredited medical interpretation training course (such as Bridging the Gap) completed within 6 months of hire.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Familiar with diversity of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of customer service and positive approach required.
• Good problem solving and decision making skills necessary.
• Position requires highly motivated individual willing to work independently without supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Undergraduate degree preferred

Benefits

• 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee wellness program
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• ICHRA for health insurance
• Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees