Interpreter, Spanish

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Tulsa Health Department is actively seeking dedicated individuals passionate about making a positive impact on their community. Join us in improving the health and overall well-being of every resident in Tulsa County.

Starting at $17.77 Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Primarily responsible for interpreting health information between English and Spanish for clients receiving Family Planning, Adult Health/STD services at the Tulsa Health Department. May be asked to assist other clinical areas with translation/interpretation services as needed.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position, but is not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (100% of Time):1.Secures client health history by interpreting the history form for clients.
2.Interprets explanations for obtaining screening tests and diagnostic tests.
3.Interprets questions and explanations during physical assessment, routine visits, lab visits, and social worker intake.
4.Interprets diagnosis and plans of care for clients.
5.Interprets teaching or counseling provided in the clinic.
6.Interprets and facilitates referrals to community resources.
7.Translates materials from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English.
8.Completes Medicaid Eligibility forms for clients and prepares them for mailing.
9.Assists the clinician in rooming clients for health assessments.
10.Performs data entry in PHOCIS software.
11.Assists in all clinic programs as needed to improve patient flow by scheduling appointments for clients.
12.Communicates with clients through phone calls with appointment reminder information and instructions.
13.Act as interpreter liaison for the Tulsa Health Department in conjunction with contract physicians for tubal ligations and vasectomies.
14.Coordinate patient contact and referrals with the Family Planning nurse.
15.Assists with application and completion of the Sooner Care plan for eligible clients.
16.Assists with clerical duties as needed: answering phones, scheduling appointments, pulling and filing charts, making copies, and sending faxes.
17.Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities.
18.Other duties as assigned, including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Knowledge of English and Spanish languages, written and verbal, required.

Prefer a bilingual person who is a native speaker of Spanish and has knowledge of medical terminology.

Certificate in medical interpretation preferred.

Experience:

Two years of experience in translating/interpreting.

Experience in a medical office preferred.

Knowledge and

Skills:

Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish and English at various educational levels in a wide range of circumstances.

Ability to relate to people of all ages, races, socio-economic backgrounds, and cultures.

Effective oral and written communication skills when working with various community organizations and interacting with diverse groups of internal and external contacts.

Effective interpersonal skills in working with personnel at all organizational levels.

Good communication skills with clients in completing forms and records to assure confidentiality in collecting and protecting personal health information (PHI).Flexibility in acquiring and learning new tasks.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.

Licenses:
None INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Frequent internal contact with physicians, nurses, and other department personnel to exchange information regarding…