Medical Interpreter​/Care Navigator; Dari and Pashto interpreter

Medical Interpreter/Care Navigator (Dari and Pashto Interpreter)

Job Category:
Clinical Support

Job Description:

Supports and helps create positive physical and behavioral health outcomes for newly arriving refugees. The Medical Interpreter/Care Coordinator (MI/CC) will be able to interpret and translate complex medical information to patients who speak a foreign language, preferably Pashto & Dari. To ensure the complete understanding of medical information between medical staff and patients. To translate a wide range of medical information that includes medical conditions, treatment options, follow-up appointment details, billing, and insurance.

They also accompany patients during office visits and provide information. The MI/CC will also be sure to coordinate the delivery of services to patients; including collaborating with care team staff to ensure patient's screening appointments and facilitates with external partnerships and community organizations under the direction of the Refugee Health Program Manager.

Essential Duties/

Position Responsibilities:

• Fluency in a foreign language medical interpreters need to be fluent in at least two foreign languages that are frequently spoken by patients that visit Strides for refugee screenings and other medical services
• Knowledge of medical terminology an up-to-date knowledge of medical terminology and procedures is essential to communicate with doctors, nurses, and medical staff, and to relay that information correctly to the patient
• Translation skills are important for a medical interpreter to accurately transfer tone, style, and cultural elements of information from one language to another
• Interpersonal skills good interpersonal skills are a prerequisite for this job, as medical interpreters need to connect to and interact with people from different cultural backgrounds
• Communication skills medical interpreters must be good at listening, speaking in a clear and respectful manner, and interpreting nonverbal communication and body language

Education and Experience:

• Medical interpretation certification required. Or must have certification within 3-6 months of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of interpretation in medical field. Background in medical services.

We offer a competitive hourly range of $22.00 - $28.00 depending on your experience.

Site with Opening:
Peoria Clinic Aurora, CO

Hiring Organization: STRIDE Community Health Center