Medical Interpreter (Spanish)

Title: Medical Interpreter (Spanish)

Department: All Clinic Departments

Job summary

The Medical Interpreter provides competent and culturally sensitive Spanish in-person or telephone interpretation for patients and their families/caregivers with Limited English Proficiency (LEP).

Summary of essential job functions

· Proficient in medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

· Strong customer service background. Bi-lingual and bi-cultural in English and Spanish required.

· Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English and Spanish.

· Write legibly; speak in English and Spanish with professional quality; use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position; troubleshoot basic office equipment necessary to the position.

· Demonstrates competency in detail work and accuracy.

· Communicate and relate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; comprehend and follow-through with instructions; be professionally assertive; be consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; accept direction.

· Communicate positively and effectively with physicians, healthcare providers, and LEP patients and families.

· Assists with front desk, pediatric, family practice, or OB/GYN reception duties as needed.

· Will work Saturdays as scheduled (typically on a rotation basis, averaging 1 per month)

Education/Experience

High school graduate or equivalent; and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Basic computer skills; ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must be able to demonstrate the following:

Core Values

Innovation – Provide evidence-based, cutting-edge patient care, and seek to continuously improve in the pursuit of excellence.

Trust – We strive to earn – and keep – the trust of our patients and team every day.

Compassion – Provide personalized, patient-focused care by addressing their needs in a kind and caring manner, making sure they feel heard.

Respect – Value colleagues by treating them with dignity and appreciation with a focus on professional, open, and honest communication.

Teamwork – Come together in a solution-oriented manner and support one another every day.

Community – Focus on the betterment of the community through open communication, welcoming all, and giving back.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; hear and speak. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop; kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About Grand Island Clinic:

Vision

To improve the health of our community by providing exceptional patient services and quality life-long care.

Mission

Provide individualized comprehensive care to our community through an innovative, trustworthy, and compassionate approach.

We are a large, multi-specialty clinic with great hours and amazing benefits!

· 100% employer paid BCBS health insurance for full-time employees available to eligible employees after 30 continuous days of employment (Employee paid, dependent coverage is available)

· Voluntary benefits such as dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and pet insurance!

·FSA and HSA options for eligible employees

·Employer-paid life insurance for full-time employees, voluntary additional life is available

·We offer a 401(k)/profit-sharing plan with a generous contribution from the clinic, available to eligible employees after 30 continuous days of employment

·Separate vacation and sick leave benefits begin accruing on day one

·Grand Island Clinic, Inc is a local, Physician owned clinic-- not a corporate location!

Please fill out the application at www.grandislandclinic.net/careers

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Grand Island Clinic an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person