Interpreter

Job Description

Job Description

David Raines Community Health Centers is looking for passionate, qualified applicants to join our team!

General Description:

The Interpreter must be bilingual in English and Spanish and will facilitate accurate communication between healthcare providers, staff and limited-English-proficient (LEP) patients, ensuring high-quality, culturally competent care. The Interpreter will provide in-person or remote interpretation for medical encounters, translate documents and assist with scheduling.

Work Experience Requirements:

• Accurately interpret between patients, providers and staff during patient check in/out, triage, and exams, ensuring no information is added or omitted.
• Act as liaison to ensure, understanding and trust between patients and healthcare teams.
• Assist with written translation of medical records.
• Translate medical documents, such as discharge instructions, patient education materials and consent forms.
• Assist with scheduling appointments, explaining medical procedures and communicating follow-up care instructions.
• Perform clerical duties as needed, such as phone calls and data entry.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Must have High School Diploma
• Operate a computer preferred.
• Collections or cashier experience preferred.
• Must read and speak Spanish/English fluently.
• BLS (American Heart Association)

WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.

WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.

All applications/resumes are accepted online via or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.