TIGRINYA INTERPRETER (PART-TIME)
About The Position
Siouxland Community Health Center has an open position for a Part-time Tigrinya Interpreter. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday 9am to 2pm. Siouxland Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. SCHC participates in E-Verify. Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodation.
Requirements
- Fluency in verbal, reading and written bilingual communication skills – Tigrinya
- Advanced computer skills
- Knowledge of cultural barriers to medical care and ability to diminish barriers on the patients’ and SCHC’s behalf
Nice To Haves
- EMR experience a definite plus
Responsibilities
- Provide translation services and support the non-English speaking patients and their families throughout 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
