What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter-I position at La Red Health Center, Inc.?
Description
Facilitates cross cultural communication; relays concepts, diagnosis, and medical questions in a quick and accurate manner for non-English speaking patients of all ages in person, or via telephone. Provides language interpretation as Spanish speaking patients interface with non-Spanish speakers. Provides written translation services. Follows-up with patients which may include making phone calls, providing and receiving documentation. Adjusts workload to handle priority needs and requests. While in the office, receives and reviews incoming information (scanned documents, faxed documents, etc.) and provides such information to the applicable medical personnel.
Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
Fluent in two (2) languages (English/Spanish)
Facilitates cross cultural communication; relays concepts, diagnosis, and medical questions in a quick and accurate manner for non-English speaking patients of all ages in person, or via telephone. Provides language interpretation as Spanish speaking patients interface with non-Spanish speakers. Provides written translation services. Follows-up with patients which may include making phone calls, providing and receiving documentation. Adjusts workload to handle priority needs and requests. While in the office, receives and reviews incoming information (scanned documents, faxed documents, etc.) and provides such information to the applicable medical personnel.
Requirements
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Computer proficiency with outlook, word, excel required.
- Familiarity with scanner operation preferred.
Fluent in two (2) languages (English/Spanish)
