Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Spanish Interpreter is responsible for providing translation to support the needs of the non-English speaking community.

• Provide accurate and effective translation (oral & written) for non-English speaking patients, families, visitors and staff of PCH to ensure clear and accurate communication of information.

• Serve as a liaison to the community and patients to support cultural diversity.

• Provide patient service representative duties as applicable.

Hours: Varied hours, as needed; Monday-Friday

Education, Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Minimum 1 year experience with language translation

• Fluent in the English and Spanish language

• Experience in a healthcare setting, preferred

• None Required

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide?

• Ability to read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic documentation and information?

• Ability to use computer systems, computer navigation, and Internet?

• Ability to write reports and correspondence?

• Ability to adapt to change?

• Ability to problem solve ?

• Interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with customers and all members of the team?

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS

• Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

Standard full-time benefits: Benefits go into effect the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Include but not limited to:

• Health Insurance: PPO and H.S.A. option; PCH pays a portion of premiums
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance: Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Plan at no cost to the employee; opportunity to purchase additional coverage also available
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue hours based on a percentage rate (set by years of service) multiplied by the number of hours worked in a pay period
• 403(b) Retirement: The hospital will match up to a percentage of gross wages when the employee contributes contributions of percentage
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Policies
• Medical and Dependent Care Savings Accounts
• Group Incentive Plan (GIP): The hospital sets facility wide goals for our annual fiscal year. Depending on how many of those goals we meet at the end of the fiscal year that determines the amount of bonus employees receive.

This institution is an EEO/AA Employer and Provider - Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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