Siouxland Community Health Center

TIGRINYA INTERPRETER (PART-TIME) Location: Sioux City United States Job 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