Interpreter - Dental Health

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent employer paid health insurance with low out of pocket cost, retirement pension (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401(k) with match, dental, vision, life, disability, paid vacation, paid sick, 13 paid holidays, floating holiday, new hires start out with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing immediately, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, wellness allowance and more. (Benefits differ for part time employees). Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!

Hours: Monday - Friday (available between the hours of 7:15 a.m.- 5:15 p.m.) 40 hours per week

This position will provide professional interpreting services for clients in a dental clinic setting as a Spanish-language Interpreter.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the provision of care by interpreting from English to Spanish and Spanish to English
• Interview clients and obtain financial information, medical and personal data
• Assist department with administrative duties as time allows
• Maintain dental appointment schedule

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous or current experience interpreting in a professional setting. Fluency in English and Spanish required. Must pass Interpreter Assessment pre-hire.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to interpret from Spanish to English and English to Spanish
• Knowledge of medical terminology in both languages
• Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures and office assistance techniques

Our Mission

To improve individual and community health through services, education, and collaborative action.

Our Vision

We envision a thriving community where people make healthy choices in healthy environments.

CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.