Medical Interpreter Part-time - Chattanooga, United States - Hamilton County, TN

Hamilton County, TN

Verified Company

Chattanooga, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Part time

Description

Description:

THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION.

THIS IS A BILINGUAL POSITION. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, APPLICANTS MUST BE FLUENT IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
Under general supervision, provides language interpretation services between clients and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is
not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education or experience equivalent to graduation from High School. Must be fluent in both English and Spanish. A valid driver's license is required. Must be able to complete an interpreter assessment with a passing score of 80 or above.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must speak English and Spanish clearly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional interpreting training preferred. A minimum of one (1) year as a medical interpreter or equivalent professional interpreting experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires limited physical effort primarily involving intermittent sitting, standing and walking.

This position requires the ability to effectively communicate verbally with clients and staff and may involve exposure to infectious diseases.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work
in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends.

Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page.