What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Interpreter #1667 - Linguistic Health - Health Services Division position at Hamilton County Job and Family Services?
Description
THIS IS A BILINGUAL POSITION. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST BE FLUENT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.
Under general supervision, provides language interpretation services between clients and staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education or experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be fluent in both English and Spanish. A valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to complete an interpreter assessment with a passing score of 80 or above.
Additional Requirements
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional interpreting training preferred. A minimum of one (1) year as a medical interpreter or equivalent professional interpreting experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
Work requires limited physical effort primarily involving intermittent sitting, standing and walking. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate verbally with clients and staff and may involve exposure to infectious diseases.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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This is a bilingual position. Only applicants who are able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish will be considered for this position. **A TEST WILL BE REQUIRED** Are you able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish?
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess any combination of education or experience equivalent to graduation from high school and a valid driver's license. Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?
What is your highest level of education completed?
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have of medical interpretation in a professional work environment speaking between English and Spanish?
How many years of direct work experience do you have in customer service?
How would you describe your knowledge of medical terminology in both English and Spanish?
Professional interpreting training preferred. A minimum of one (1) year as a medical interpreter or equivalent professional interpreting experience preferred. Have you had Professional Interpreter Training?
If you indicated you had Professional Interpreter Training, please describe/list the names of the Professional Interpreter Training programs/classes in the box below.
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Do you have direct work experience that required you to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to make clients feel comfortable?
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
THIS IS A BILINGUAL POSITION. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST BE FLUENT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.
Under general supervision, provides language interpretation services between clients and staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education or experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be fluent in both English and Spanish. A valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to complete an interpreter assessment with a passing score of 80 or above.
Additional Requirements
Must be able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional interpreting training preferred. A minimum of one (1) year as a medical interpreter or equivalent professional interpreting experience preferred.
Physical Requirements
Work requires limited physical effort primarily involving intermittent sitting, standing and walking. This position requires the ability to effectively communicate verbally with clients and staff and may involve exposure to infectious diseases.
Additional Information
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.
All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.
All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx
Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.
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This is a bilingual position. Only applicants who are able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish will be considered for this position. **A TEST WILL BE REQUIRED** Are you able to read, write, and speak fluently in both English and Spanish?
- Yes
- No
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must possess any combination of education or experience equivalent to graduation from high school and a valid driver's license. Do you meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position?
- Yes, I meet all of the minimum qualifications for this position.
- I meet some of the minimum qualifications for this position.
- No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
What is your highest level of education completed?
- I do not have a GED or High School Diploma.
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctoral Degree
If you indicated you possess a degree, please tell us the field of study your degree is in.
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How many years of direct work experience do you have of medical interpretation in a professional work environment speaking between English and Spanish?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
How many years of direct work experience do you have in customer service?
- No experience
- Minimal, less than one year.
- 1-2 years
- 2-3 years
- 3-4 years
- 4-5 years
- 5-6 years
- 6-7 years
- 7-8 years
- 8-9 years
- 9-10 years
- 10 years or more
How would you describe your knowledge of medical terminology in both English and Spanish?
- No knowledge- I have no knowledge of medical terminology in English and Spanish.
- Basic- I have some familiarity with medical terminology in English and Spanish.
- Average - I am comfortable using medical terminology in English and Spanish.
- Advanced – I use medical terminology in English and Spanish daily.
Professional interpreting training preferred. A minimum of one (1) year as a medical interpreter or equivalent professional interpreting experience preferred. Have you had Professional Interpreter Training?
- Yes
- No
If you indicated you had Professional Interpreter Training, please describe/list the names of the Professional Interpreter Training programs/classes in the box below.
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Do you have direct work experience that required you to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to make clients feel comfortable?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever served in the United States Armed Forces?
- Yes
- No
The answers you provide in the "Supplemental Question" portion of the application will be used to review/process your application. Once this job posting closes, your answers to the supplemental questions cannot be changed. Have you reviewed your answers and verified they are correct?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
