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TIGRINYA INTERPRETER (PART-TIME)

Part-time

Sioux Land Community Health

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Sioux City, IA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Siouxland Community Health Center seeks a part‑time Tigrinya Interpreter to provide translation services for non‑English speaking patients during clinical visits, assist with intake forms, and work with medical staff to ensure accurate communication, leveraging advanced computer and EMR skills and cultural knowledge.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Tigrinya Language FluencyEMR ExperienceAdvanced Computer SkillsCultural Competency in Medical Care

Qualifications

High School or BetterTeam PlayerDetail OrientedAbility to Make an ImpactPre‑Employment Drug Screen, Background Check, and Required Immunizations

Full job description

Description

Siouxland Community Health Center has an open position for Part-time Tigrinya Interpreter.

The hours for this position are Monday through Friday 9am to 2pm

Successful candidate must have solid experience & advanced knowledge of:

  • Fluency in verbal, reading and written bilingual communication skills – Tigrinya

  • EMR experience a definite plus

  • Advanced computer skills

  • Knowledge of cultural barriers to medical care and ability to diminish barriers on the patients’ and SCHC’s behalf

Successful candidate must be able to perform primary functions of position:

  • Provide translation services and support the non-English speaking patients and their families throughout their clinical visit

  • Works directly with medical staff to ensure accurate communication and understanding between patient and staff

  • Assists patients in completing all necessary intake forms at initial visit, including but not limited to, demographic and medical history, and financial verification

  • Assists social service worker and patient in completing the social service intake process

  • These functions are not all inclusive

Siouxland Community Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

SCHC participates in E-Verify.

Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and review of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodation.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

  • Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

  • High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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