Buffalo, NY. Jericho Community Health Center. Language Services Team Member-Kinyarwanda Speaking.FT. 1st shift. $15.00/Hour.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:High School degree or equivalent.Solid knowledge base of medical practices and procedures within the primary care environment. Demonstrated ability and familiarity with tools, technology, and systems found within health care environments (such as Basic Computer Skills, Electronic Medical Records, Experience with Medent EMR a plus). Must be bilingual, multilingual preferred.

　　JOB SUMMARY: The Language Services Team Member is responsible for providing interpretation and translation services from one language into another in a multitude of settings and functions within the organization. The person in this role would be providing in person services as well as on the phone. Knowledge of medical, dental, mental health and program specific terms and functions is essential. Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information.Adhere to all HIPAA regulations.Educate patients, and staff about the roles and functions of interpreters.Explain and interpret for patients in their own language medical results, instructions and directions.Schedule outside specialists and JRCHC appointments for patients

　　INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION:Have a working knowledge of how to operate within the Medent (EMR) system, healthcare regulations and compliance within the healthcare system, Department of Health and HRSA standards.Translate messages simultaneously or consecutively into specified languages, orally or by using hand signs, maintaining message content, context, and style as much as possible.Listen to speakers' statements to determine meanings and to prepare translationsCompile terminology and information to be used in translations, including technical terms such as those for legal or medical material.

　　TEAMWORK:Ensure all actions, personal conduct, and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner at all times.Collaborating with other team members on projects related to Jericho Road Community Health Center strategic goals. Uphold and ensure compliance to all policies/procedures, mission, and organizational values.Support community outreach initiatives as directed by supervisor.Train other members of language services teams as translators or interpreters.

　　Apply Online: https://jrchc.org/careers/