Spanish Interpreter-Part Time

Siouxland Community Health Careers • Sioux City, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position with specific working hours: Monday-Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm and Friday from 12 pm to 5 pm. The successful candidate will provide translation services and support non-English speaking patients and their families during clinical visits. This role involves working directly with medical staff to ensure accurate communication and assisting patients with various intake forms and processes.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience interpreting preferred

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 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

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
• Participates in E-Verify.
• Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and proof of required immunizations.
• Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED