Medical InterpreterTranslator DariPashto

Seattle, OR - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 31 - 40

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Public Health is seeking a full-time Term Limited Temporary Dari/Pashto speaking Medical Interpreter/Translator to be part of our Refugee Medical Screening Clinic team at Downton Public Health in Seattle. The position will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in clinic and focus on facilitating culturally and linguistically appropriate communication between Public Health staff and Dari/Pashto speaking clients. There is also opportunity to connect with clients and assist them both during and following clinic visits with connection to medical and dental care as well as other valuable community resources. This position would be required to provide interpretation in-person at our Downton Public Health Center in Seattle.

Background

The Refugee Medical Screening Clinic offers health screening and connection to care for all eligible newly arriving refugees and asylees in King County.

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are at-will positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last six (6) months. However funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest you must be a Career Service Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices strategies and policies that promote fairness justice and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights opportunities and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020 King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more please visit Schedule

Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. This is a Non-Exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.

Work Location

The primary work location for this position will be at the Refugee Medical Screening Clinic at our Downtown Public Health Center at 2124 - 4th Ave. Seattle WA 98121.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Job Duties

Interpret communication between Public Health staff and clients in order to provide Public Health services. Services provided include: refugee medical screening WIC sexual reproductive health Family Support Services (including families who are pregnant or with newborn infants and young children) Family Health Dental Community Access and Outreach and Pharmacy.
Interpret in culturally sensitive situations regarding issues such as child abuse and neglect domestic violence HIV/AIDS.
Interpret for Public Health staff and clients to fill out a variety of forms for program eligibility consent registration medical history and to explain billing practices and fee collection.
Interpret information for clients under the direction of Public Health staff related to clinical procedures health and nutrition education medical treatments or environmental health regulations.
Provide general information and referrals to Public Health Services and related community social and health services.
Assist in facilitating efficient delivery of Public Health services within productivity guidelines as part of the treatment team.
Checking and retrieving phone messages and taking appropriate follow-up action using computer systems to look up clinic schedules client appointments making reminder calls and appointments as needed.
Following up with clients to ensure connection to care and resources.
Explain to Public Health staff relevant cultural beliefs and behaviors presented by non-English speaking clients and their communities which may affect health outcomes or create cross cultural conflict.
Promote and maintain positive interpersonal communication with coworkers other agencies and the public.

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

Must possess the DSHS Medical Interpreter Certification or Screening Certificate or be working on obtaining certification.
Skill in accurate and appropriate interpretation.
Applicants with previous experience as a medical interpreter required.
Must be trilingual in writing and speaking in English Dari and Pashto.
Must have previous experience as a medical interpreter preferably in a clinic or hospital setting.
Must be willing and able to interpret regarding reproductive health care.
Must be willing and able to interpret in culturally sensitive situations including child abuse and neglect domestic violence birth control for minors pregnancy options counseling and HIV/AIDS.
Knowledge of the cultural beliefs and values of the relevant populations.
Knowledge of National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) Code of Ethics.
Basic knowledge of community resources and service agencies and/or skill in identifying appropriate community resources for clients as needed.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and diseases.
Basic knowledge of human anatomy.
Knowledge of refugee and immigrant social and health issues.
Excellent customer service skills.

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):

The most qualified applicants will have taken Bridging the Gap or another formal Interpreter Training Program AND will have at least 2 years of experience in a health care setting.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.

Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a differenceCome join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.

Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This opportunity is available to all qualified applicants.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

NEOGOV Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
Supplemental Questions(The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)

Please note: additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions interviewing and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.

The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.

For more information on our selection process please refer to For tips on interviewing please visit are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance effective communication skills and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
When Public Health responds to an emergency and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Union Membership

This position is represented by the PROTEC17 labor union.

Contact

For questions about this recruitment please contact Salyse Duckworth HR Analyst at.

SummaryPublic Health is seeking a full-time Term Limited Temporary Dari/Pashto speaking Medical Interpreter/Translator to be part of our Refugee Medical Screening Clinic team at Downton Public Health in Seattle. The position will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in clinic and focus on facil...