Full-Time Spanish Interpreter

Description

HCHC is a non-profit 501(c)3 federally qualified health center, a true universal access medical facility. HCHC brings together an exceptional team of health care providers, a responsive and helpful administrative staff and a supportive Board of Directors to fulfill our mission of providing comprehensive primary care health services to anyone in the community regardless of their financial situation.

Pay: $18/hr

Position Summary

The interpreter’s responsibility is to assure the conveyance of accurate information critical to diagnose and subsequent prescribed treatment regimens. Therefore, the position is integral to shaping the potential for successful clinical outcomes for the patient and their health care provider. Within this role, it is critical that the interpreter be courteous, accurate with verbal and written communication as well as with information that the health care provider enters into the electronic medical records system. The interpreter has an important responsibility in helping to achieve clinical outcome measures and certification for a Patient Centered Medical Home. The interpreter provides clinical and administrative interpretation to maximize quality clinical outcomes and efficient administrative operations of the health center. This position is an in person position located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and is full time (40 hours). 

Responsibilities

· Perform courteous, accurate verbal and written communication as well as with information that the health care provider enters into the electronic medical records system.

· Responsible in helping to achieve clinical outcome measures and certification for a Patient Centered Medical Home.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Able to use good judgment in prioritizing tasks good interpersonal communication skills.

· Detail oriented.

· Ability to work independently.

· Must respect confidentiality of all communications handled in job duties: client/employee records and documents including electronic transmission by voice, data, and wire.

· Experience with multi-cultural and multi-lingual work environment; able to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF ROLES AND DUTIES 

1. Successful completion of an interpreter training course where proficiency in English and the target language are tested. Employees working as a language interpreter must complete such training and testing within one year of employment. 

2. Excellent organizational skills; able to use good judgment in prioritizing tasks; good interpersonal communication skills; detail oriented.

3. Ability to work independently.

4. Must respect confidentiality of all communications handled in job duties: client/employee records and documents including electronic transmission by voice, data, and wire.

5. Experience with multi-cultural and multi-lingual work environment; able to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

6. Advanced skills in PC/word processing, database, spreadsheet, and systems; able to integrate these to produce complex reports and documents. Must be able demonstrate computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel for Windows.

Physical Requirements

· Hearing must be adequate to perform the essential functions of the job.

· Must be able to communicate clearly with team members and over the telephone.

· This is a moderately active role, most of the time the team member will be seated, however, there will be walking and traveling to check up on the team.

· Must be able to lift, carry and handle equipment, supplies and other work site materials based on duty requirements.

Work Location

You may be required to travel to any of our sites in and around Harrisonburg, Virginia as part of your responsibilities at any time.