Spanish Interpreter

Shenandoah Community Health (SCH) is a Federally Qualified Health Center whose mission is to provide access to healthcare by reducing barriers to care.  Our coordinated range of services includes primary care, women's health, behavioral health, oral health, HIV case management, pharmacy, lab, radiology, and a variety of support services. SCH also offers interpretation services for patients whose primary language is not English. Working at SCH is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to impact the lives of the people living in our community. Come join our team! To learn more about SCH, visit www.shencommhealth.com.

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of interpretation, translation and SVMS services to assist non-English-speaking patients receiving care within Shenandoah Valley Medical System. 

Role & Responsibilities:

• Participate as a neutral party in the role as a conduit of information that must flow between SVMS staff and the patient.
• Ensure that information pertaining to the patient’s services, hospitalization, (advanced directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and Health Care Education) are accurately communicated.
• The patient’s questions/concerns regarding this information is appropriately addressed.
• Provide interpreter services, and convey the exact message as opposed to summarizing information in a way that is subjective.  
• Promote customer satisfaction related to SVMS services; notify Supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for patients or SVMS staff.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures related to process, service, and employee work rules are followed.  
• Maintain all confidential matters related to patient care and visitor issues on non-English speaking patients/families/escorts.
• Assist patients as needed in the proper completion of registration, and financial forms; answer any questions to ensure patient understands in a clear and effective manner. 
• Assisting patients with Primary Care, Women’s Health, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Lactation Consultant, Diabetic Educators and with questions/concerns/clarification/refill requests regarding all these departments.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications & Education Requirements (add Licensure on pertinent jobs):

• High-School Diploma or equivalent, post-secondary education preferred.
• Successful completion conversation/translation competency testing in secondary language, and language proficiency test.
• Possess good listening and communication skills.
• Office skills including word processing, data entry, and record keeping principles.
• Possess the ability to work in a courteous and professional demeanor with patients, co-workers, and community contacts.
• Demonstrate a friendly, patient, and compassionate demeanor when dealing with people, even in difficult situations.
• Ability to exhibit a personal commitment to the mission of SCH and to providing a high-quality experience to all. 
• Deliver high levels of our core values (respect, empathy, specificity, and genuineness).
• Ability to work with diverse populations from various economical backgrounds and age group.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Health Care environment with a variety of customer service needs.