What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter position at CareArc, Inc.?
Interpreter
CareArc is looking for an Interpreter to join our team! The interpreter is responsible for providing
accurate interpretation and translation of critical clinical information in direct service to health care providers who are seeing patients who cannot speak or understand English, when specifically required by the provider.
Primary Functions
- Precisely and accurately interpret critical clinical advice and information given by the provider into equivalent terminology in the patient's native language.
- Assist in translating clinical text from English on behalf of internal and external customers; may translate patient education information as specifically requested.
- Establish and maintain quality service and positive interaction with all patients, customers, visitors, health care providers, and clinical employees.
- Assist with patient follow-up as necessary, to include contacting patients with appointment reminders.
- Schedule patients in a computerized practice management system. Maintain appointment schedule and follow office scheduling policies.
- Call and remind patients of upcoming appointments.
- Perform other administrative and clerical duties in support of the medical care teams.
Required Qualifications
- High School graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacation and sick time
- KPERS retirement plan
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for self and family beginning first day of employment.
- 10 Paid holidays
- Paid life and long-term disability
- Employee and family medical and dental discounts available
- And many other voluntary benefits
About the Company
CareArc is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Federally Qualified Health Center with Patient-Centered Medical Home status providing high quality services to our community. We provide medical, dental and psychiatric services on a sliding-fee scale. We serve everyone, with or without insurance. To meet patient’s needs, we offer walk-in services, same-day appointments, extended hours, in-house lab, immunizations, prescription assistance, free interpreter services (servicios de intérprete gratis) and free transportation in Lyon County. CareArc is an EOE. Apply at www.CareArc.org/careers