Clinical Interpreter

Clinical Staff - Medical Services

The Clinical Interpreter (Bilingual) will assist English and Spanish speaking patients with Medicaid applications. Major responsibility is processing Medicaid applications for our Spanish speaking patients who need financial assistance. Proficiency in verification of Medicaid application. Increases knowledge of Medicaid categories; DHS programs and UAMS internal programs. Beginning understanding of Medicaid policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or High School diploma plus 4 years formal interpreting experience
• Able to follow oral and written instructions and communicate with others effectively.
• Strong computer/basic keyboard skills, telephone skills, and general knowledge of office machines including printers.
• Excellent customer relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience interpreting and translating, preferably in a medical setting, including one year medical, Medicaid, and clerical experience
• Experience in healthcare insurance and billing.
• Knowledge in advanced medical terminology and medical coding.
• Oral and written fluency in English and Spanish.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand:
  Frequently
• Sit:
  Frequently
• Walk:
  Occasionally
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead:
  Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel:
  Frequently
• Talk:
  Continuously
• Hear:
  Continuously
• Taste or smell:
  Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically:
  Continuously

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

• Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check
• This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

• Hearing, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

• Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

• Climbing, Crawling, Feeling, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Standing, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes