Translator (Spanish)

Oklahoma City County Health Department • Oklahoma City, OK

214d • $32,616 - $37,056 • Remote

About The Position

This evolving position is located in Operations Division with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD). The translator is primarily responsible for providing oral and written translations between English/Spanish languages to facilitate communication between staff and Spanish speaking clients who do not use English as their primary language. The employee is required to maintain confidentiality regarding all information received in the performance of the job. These various job duties and responsibilities may be performed for the main and satellite clinics.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Oklahoma driver license required.
• Must pass a proficiency exam in listed language both oral and written if selected for position.
• Must become CPR certified within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in performing translations in English/Spanish.
• Two years of experience in performing translations in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Translating instructions, responses, comments, etc., between Spanish speaking clients and staff.
• Operating a personal computer to prepare written translations of instructions, forms, and other materials from physicians and nurses into Spanish for clients.
• Telephoning Spanish speaking clients to confirm appointments, obtain additional information, etc.
• Accompanying nurses on home visits.
• Assist with clerical duties, including but not limited to client check-in, data entry, medical records scanning, when not performing translation duties.
• Driving to off-site locations as needed to conduct translation activities.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality and follows OCCHD guidelines and statutory regulations regarding the release of client or OCCHD information.
• May serve as a preceptor for an intern.
• Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.

Benefits

• 15 days per year of annual leave.
• 15 days per year of sick leave.
• 15 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive health insurance package - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account.
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED