Interpreter

Overview

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking an Interpreter to be part of our Language Support Team.

This position is on-site at our Hendersonville location.

Newly hired Interpreters are eligible for a $500.00 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment.

$19.20 hourly- Entry Level Pay - Opportunities for Salary and Career Advancement Available!

What We Offer You:

A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision

Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage

403(b) retirement account with company matching

Supplemental accident insurance available

9 paid holidays per year

PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)

Flexible scheduled available What You'll Do:

The Interpreter will provide accurate written and oral language support services for patients, and internal staff. Responsibilities include:

Interprets for medical providers/staff and patients

Maintains monthly log of service activity

Interprets from English to Spanish, vice versa

Maintains current knowledge base of medical, dental and behavioral health terminology

Completes annual certification

Follows guidelines for accurate interpreting of information

Receives and answers calls from patients

Assists patients scheduling appointments

Assists patients relaying messages/information to their medical providers

Relays test results/messages to patients from their providers

Follows proper guidelines to communicate information to patients in a compliant manner (HIPAA, etc.) What We're Looking For:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

At least one year prior interpreting service experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish, both written and oral communication

Interpreting/Translating Certifications preferred - Opportunity to obtain National Medical Interpreter Certification if not currently certified (we can help you get it - ask us how!)

Familiarity with utilizing Microsoft office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Familiarity with utilizing multi-line phone systems, copier, scanner, fax and other office equipment.

Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.