Medical Interpreter

New Horizon Family Health Services•Greenville, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Practice Manager or Practice Manager Director, this position is primarily responsible for providing interpretation for the Spanish speaking population presenting to NHFHS for services. The Medical Interpreter will also be responsible for assisting front desk and/or scheduling personnel when time permits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Holds a certificate to verify the completion of a medical interpreter training program acceptable to NHFHS
Proficiency in oral or written Spanish and English language

Nice To Haves

Maintain an active Medical Interpreter Certification such as: Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)
2 years of experience in medical or community health interpreting.
Experience serving diverse, multilingual patient populations

Responsibilities

Provides accurate interpreting (spoken) and translation (written), for patients requiring services.
Must be able to interpret accurately, effectively, and impartially in medical settings and demonstrate knowledge of Spanish and English medical terminology, confidentiality, and ethics.
Assists in translating forms for use at all NHFHS service locations.
Serves as support and resource person for Front Desk and/or Scheduling personnel when time permits.
Demonstrates the ability to establish and maintain effective, productive relations with co-workers, supervisors, patients, and the public.
Assists the clinical staff with telephone calls and doctor visits.
Addresses and maintains EHR bucket responsibilities on a daily basis to include patient care summaries, no shows, tickers, etc.

Benefits

Annual Leave
Sick leave
Up to 12 Paid Holidays plus your birthday
Eligibility for 2 annual bonuses after 1 year of employment when defined eligibility criteria are met
Continuing education courses through SC AHEC
Various employee discounts. I.e., Verizon, AT&T, YMCA, etc.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
Accident and Critical Illness Coverage
403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment