SPANISH SPEAKING MEDICAL INTERPRETER/TRANSLATOR
King County
Auburn, WA
Full-time
Nursing
Posted on August 15, 2022
- Summary
- The Community Health Services Division of Public Health | Seattle & King County is seeking Two (2) Spanish Speaking Medical Interpreters/Translators to join our Team!This posting will be open as continuous until the positions are filled, with the first review of applications to take place on March 02, 2022.
One position is a Career Service in our Eastgate Public Health Center located at 14350 SE Eastgate Way Bellevue, WA 98007
The other position is a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) in our Downtown Public Health Center, located at 2124 4th Ave. Seattle, WA 98121
Term-Limited Temporary positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last for one (1) year. 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.The TLT 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) employees in King County who have completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.About the Position:
Selected candidates will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and focus on facilitating culturally and linguistically appropriate communication between Public Health staff and non English/limited English speaking clients primarily in clinic, but also in home and community health settings. These positions would be required to provide interpretation in-person as well as via telephone and in future video. One position will be based at the Eastgate Public Health Center in Bellevue and the other at the Downtown Seattle Public Health Center, but may have to travel to multiple sites, depending on need and scheduling.
As the only jurisdiction in the world named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's 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.
We have 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 vulnerable communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
Applicants should be committed to working with diverse populations throughout King County to provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures, in accordance with the King County Equity and Social Justice Ordinance and the King County Strategic Plan.
Who May Apply:
These full-time positions are open to all qualified applicants.
Work Schedule:- The Eastgate position is full time; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am - 5 pm and on Wednesdays from 9am - 6pm.
- The Downtown position is a Term Limited Temporary (1 year) position, and the hours are: Monday to Friday, 8am -5 pm.
- Job Duties
- Interpret communication between Public Health staff and clients in order to provide Public Health services, including: such programs as WIC, Birth control/STD clinic, Family Support Services (including families who are pregnant or with newborn infants & young children), Immunizations, Family Health, Dental, TB Clinic, Refugee Screening, Communicable Disease & Prevention, Community Access & Outreach, Child Care Program.
- Interpret for health care providers in reproductive health clinic to elicit sexual histories from male and female clients, including teens, explain birth control methods and present pregnancy options.
- Interpret in culturally sensitive situations regarding issues such as child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS.
- Interpret for Public Health staff & clients to fill out a variety of forms for program eligibility, consent, registration, medical history & to explain billing practices & fee collection.
- Interpret information for clients under the direction of Public Health staff related to clinical procedures, health & nutrition education, medical treatments or environmental health regulations.
- Provide general information and referrals to Public Health Services & 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, make reminder calls & make appointments as needed.
- Explain to Public Health staff relevant cultural beliefs and behaviors presented by non English speaking clients & their communities which may affect health outcomes or create cross cultural conflict.
- Promote & maintain positive interpersonal communication with coworkers, other agencies & the public.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- Must possess the DSHS Medical Interpreter Certification or Screening Certificate.
- Skill in accurate and appropriate interpretation.
- Must be bilingual in writing and speaking English and the target language
- 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.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member, strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to be self-directed.
- Skilled in using basic office equipment including a multi-line phone and computers.
- Possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- 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.
- Applicants with previous experience as a medical interpreter preferred.
- Applicants with previous experience in telephonic interpretation preferred
- Supplemental Information
- Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's 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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:- submit proof of vaccination, or
- have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
People are considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after receiving the final dose of a vaccination approved by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Application process:
Applications will be reviewed after the job posting closes. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line or paper application
- Supplemental questionnaire responses
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Please do not use "see resume" in your application or answers to supplemental questions as these will be considered incomplete.
Please do not copy and paste your entire resume, or copy and paste your entire job history, as your answers to the supplemental questions as these will be considered incomplete.
You may attach multiple documents if you wish:
- Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
- Attach multiple documents/files in the resume attachment section.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the standard information in the application. Providing information only in a resume will not be considered a complete application.
Your application materials must validate your answers to the supplemental questions. If your answers cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the process.
The selected candidate will be required to pass a thorough background investigation. In the event the job classification requires an exam; an offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment physical exam and must maintain security clearance.
Supplemental Information:
This selection process may include but is not limited to: evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing and interviewing. For more information on our selection process, please refer to http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs/applying.aspx
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.
Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Staff may be required to play an active role in the event of a public health emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Applicants from this job posting may be used to fill temporary or other positions in this classification for a period of up to a 6 months.
Union affiliation:Protec 17Contact:
For more information about the application process please contact Mark Lacy at Mlacy@kingcounty.gov.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01Do you have a DSHS Medical Interpreter Certificate?
- Yes
- No
02If you answered "NO" to question #1, do you have a DSHS Screening Certificate?- Yes
- No
03Do you have knowledge of National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) Code of Ethics?- Yes
- No
04Are you bilingual in writing and speaking English and Spanish?- Yes
- No
05Do you have basic knowledge of medical terminology and diseases?- Yes
- No
06If you answered "Yes" to question #5, please describe your experience and where you gained this knowledge. If you answered "No" then type N/A.07Do you have basic knowledge of human anatomy?- Yes
- No
08Do you possess basic computer skills in Microsoft Office products?- Yes
- No
09If you answered "Yes" to question #8, please list the Microsoft Office products that you have basic skills in. If you answered "No" then type N/A.10We are hiring for a Career Service, and a Term Limited Temporary (TLT) Spanish Speaking Medical Interpreter/Translator. Which vacancies are you interested in? Check all that apply.- Career Service
- Term Limited Temporary (TLT)
- Both
11Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
- No.
12If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoffRequired Question