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Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking an Interpreterto be part of our Language Support Team.Newly hired Interpreters are eligible for a $500.00 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment$19.20 hourly- Entry Level Pay - Opportunities for Salary and Career Advancement Available! A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and VisionCompany sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage403(b) retirement account with company matchingSupplemental accident insurance available9 paid holidays per yearPTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)Flexible scheduled availableThe Interpreter will provide accurate written and oral language support services for patients, and internal staff. Responsibilities include:Interprets for medical providers/staff and patientsMaintains monthly log of service activityInterprets from English to Spanish, vice versaMaintains current knowledge base of medical, dental and behavioral health terminologyCompletes annual certificationFollows guidelines for accurate interpreting of informationReceives and answers calls from patientsAssists patients scheduling appointmentsAssists patients relaying messages/information to their medical providersRelays test results/messages to patients from their providersFollows proper guidelines to communicate information to patients in a compliant manner (HIPAA, etc.)High School Diploma or equivalent.At least one year prior interpreting service experience in a healthcare setting preferredBilingual with fluency in English and Spanish, both written and oral communicationInterpreting/Translating Certifications preferred - Opportunity to obtain National Medical Interpreter Certification if not currently certified (we can help you get it - ask us how!)Familiarity with utilizing Microsoft office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Familiarity with utilizing multi-line phone systems, copier, scanner, fax and other office equipment.Knowledge of medical terminology preferredAt Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.