SPANISH INTERPRETER-PART TIME

Siouxland Community Health Center • Sioux City, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Spanish Interpreter will provide translation services and support non-English speaking patients and their families during their clinical visits. This role works directly with medical staff to ensure accurate communication and understanding between patient and staff. The interpreter will also assist patients in completing necessary intake forms, including demographic and medical history, and financial verification, as well as assist with the social service intake process. Travel to local agencies or hospitals may be required to provide interpreting services.

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

What This Job Offers

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