(HEALTH) Foreign Language Interpreter II

Interpreter Position Available Grade: 65 Salary: $39,648 annually with complete benefits package Join Our Team! Interpreter Position Available at Sampson County Health Department. Are you a motivated, bilingual professional passionate about helping others? The Sampson County Health Department is looking for a dedicated fluent interpreter to join our Fiscal team! Description Of Work This position is assigned to the Fiscal Unit of the Sampson County Health Department. This unit is responsible for all fiscal activities with the agency to include budget, accounts payable, patient accounts receivable, eligibility determination for clients, encounter recording, internal audits and other various fiscal functions. The primary purpose of this position is to interview clients to determine financial eligibility and payer source; determine fees for services provided based on eligibility and collect payment; discuss payment plan in accordance with all local, state and federal guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles. This position is also responsible for accounts receivable maintenance for client accounts with third party insurance or Medicare payer source. As needed, this position will be required to interpret information regarding patients' needs. May include consent for care, screening, treatment, recommendations and instructions for follow-up and future appointments, in assigned area as well as within the Health Department, wherever is needed. Interprets as accurately and directly as possible, given the idiomatic differences between languages and keeps the spirit and letter of the original communication. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities We're seeking a professional with strong oral and written communication skills in both English and the target language, knowledge of ethical standards and practices in interpretation, good judgment and organizational skills and a passion for public health and community service. Minimum Education And Experience High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience in interpreting and translating English in a setting that requires knowledge of programs and services. Demonstrate interpreting fluency. Demonstrate accurate translation skills. Knowledge, skills and abilities requirements are reading and ability to perform basic calculations, filing, alphabetically and chronologically, communication skills, typing, data entry, organization skills, confidentiality. N.C. State application form (PD-107) required Sampson County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Sampson County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. Sampson County