What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spanish Interpreter - Casual position at Northfield Hospital & Clinics?
Job Summary
Professionally bridges the communication gap between healthcare staff and Spanish-speaking patients/families at the hospital and clinic locations.
Key Accountabilities
- Interprets between patients/families and healthcare staff in various departments of the hospital or at any of the clinics in Northfield, Farmington, Faribault, Lakeville, and Kenyon.
- Assists Spanish-speaking patients/families/others in setting up clinic appointments in person or over the phone.
- Coordinates interpreter services for languages other than Spanish to meet patient communication needs.
- Translates written hospital documents into Spanish.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish
- Prior Medical Spanish interpreting experience
- Registration on the MN Department of Health Spoken Language Health Care Interpreter Roster
- Completion of 40-hour Community Interpreter program
- Post offer successful passing score on Spanish-English Interpretation Test (company-paid and completed remotely via phone)
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of basic office equipment
- Valid Driver's License
Schedule
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Casual/Call, 8-hour shifts (regular weekday hours are 8:00am-4:30pm)
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May include travel to off-site clinics (eligible for mileage reimbursement from the hospital to the clinics, if required)
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If called, option to come in after hours or on weekends, with a minimum of 2 hours of pay for each response.
Benefits
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Competitive Wages, $24.17-$34.12 per hour (experience and education may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended)
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Shift Differential Pay: Evenings and Nights, $1.00, Unrestricted Call, $4.00
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Pension Plan (PERA) with a 7.5% company match
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Others include Free On-site Parking, our Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and a variety of savings opportunities, including cafeteria, pharmacy, and scrubs discount.
Northfield Hospital Clinics is an independent organization with over 800 employees. We are known for our positive work environment and quality patient care. We provide a full spectrum of services with our Hospital in Northfield, MN and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon. Urgent Care locations in Northfield and Lakeville.
Northfield, MN is a charming, historic river town of 21,000 people, less than an hour's drive from the Twin Cities. The community is home to two highly ranked colleges and is praised for its availability of parks, golf courses, scenic trails, and for its active arts programs and events throughout the year. Nationally recognized in 2024 as one of “The 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S.” by magazine Money.
Salary : $24 - $34
