• Translate medical documents from English to Chinese (simplified) • Ensure accurate and culturally relevant translations for the target audience • Collaborate with the project manager to meet deadlines

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

• Completes translation projects by rendering written text from one language into another while maintaining the meaning, structure, style, and intended impact of the original. • Provides accurate translation of medical documents, letters, educational materials, and other translation projects as assigned by the supervisor. • Proofreads and reviews translations and submits feedback to other translators. • Consults resources appropriately to ensure accurate translations. • Communicates effectively, professionally, and in a friendly manner for correspondence with translation requestors and contracted vendors. • Actively participates in strategic planning and process improvement projects for department-wide initiatives. • Monitors central translations inbox and supports with project management as assigned by the supervisor. • Serves as a cultural and linguistic resource for internal departments, workgroups, and stakeholders. • Works to promote use of translation services for LEP populations and educates on how to ensure effective, accurate, and timely translation of documents. • Educates staff and faculty on topics of cultural awareness, LEP populations, and translation best practices. • Complies with OHSU’s Code of Conduct and core department and job-specific competencies. • Consistently performs the job duties in a professional manner. • Works with other translators to research best standards for delivery of services. • Participates in training, ongoing education, and staff meetings as required.

• Provide statewide leadership, policy development, strategic planning, and program oversight for Oregon’s Health Care Interpreter (HCI) Program. • Lead initiatives that strengthen program integrity, improve access to healthcare interpreting services for Medicaid members and other individuals with limited English proficiency. • Enhance workforce and data systems, and support compliance with state and federal requirements. • Serve as a trusted advisor to agency leadership and collaborate with healthcare providers, Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs), state and local partners, and community organizations to develop policies, implement system improvements, and advance equitable access to culturally and linguistically responsive healthcare services throughout Oregon.