Temp Interpreter Clerk

Job Posting Title

Temp Interpreter Clerk

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 2

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Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is up to $20.00, based on education and experience.

Job Description

Temp Interpreter/Clerk

Location: Logan County Health Department

Salary: $20.00/Hr.

Full Time /Part Time: Temp

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT.  COLLABORATION.  SERVICE.  The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.  Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!   What is Public Health?

Position Description: This position will provide English/Spanish interpreter and translation services to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) clients at the county health departments with LEP clients. Additionally, this position will provide frontline clerical support for programs offered by the County Health Department.  Duties include typing; answering phones, scheduling appointments, providing general information to public; maintaining client records, filing and preparing reports, collecting fees and related services.

Duties:

• Support OSDH in Title VI mandated requirements to provide Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients/patients/customers access to public health resources.
• Facilitates access to services for LEP clients through the utilization of medical terminology to translate documents, correspondence, forms, questionnaires (both written and verbal), pamphlets and other materials from English to Spanish or vice-versa. 
• Interpret for clients/staff in order to communicate public health information and/or personal medical/health information. Interprets either in person or via the telephone.
• Be a resource for LEP clients by recognizing indications of problems, gathering information, analyzing situations, reaching conclusions, working with others, and initiating appropriate action.
• Performs a variety of sorting and filing tasks; answers the phone, takes messages, and disseminates information; opens, sorts, distributes, collects, and delivers mail; performs a number of tasks such as posting and recording data.
• Enters and retrieves information using personal computer or other data processing equipment, and receives and reviews coded and uncoded source documents; proofs previously entered data and makes routine corrections.
• Examines, checks, and verifies reports and other documents for completeness, appropriateness, adequacy, and conformity to established requirements, and follows up on discrepancies.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies used in office or shop operations; receives or delivers materials and equipment. Enters and retrieves information using personal computer or other data processing equipment, and receives and reviews coded and uncoded source documents; proofs previously entered data and makes routine corrections.
• Assists customers in securing needed information and documents; conducts interviews to obtain information from clients; provides transportation or other assistance to clients as required.
• Enters data into computer and verify insurance coverage.
• Completes paperwork for nursing staff, verify required signatures are present.
• Collects fees and post to appropriate accounts.
• Answers telephone and assist or direct callers and additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements at this level consist of one year of clerical office experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish. 

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of interpreter’s role, ethics, skills, advocacy allowed in health settings, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, human organ systems in both English and Spanish. Knowledge of English and Spanish grammatical rules. Skills in interpreting, advocating for patients, role-playing, ethical decision making and applying medical terminology. Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish.  Knowledge of and ability to apply English and Spanish language and grammar rule in order to properly translate and interpret. Skills in writing class curriculum for Interpretation/Translation classes.   Knowledge of cultural competency skills to incorporate strategies for interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.

 Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position works at a personal computer up to 90% of the workday in a home or open office environment with noise, distractions, and interruptions. Required to be self-directed and manage multiple and often competing priorities. The incumbent must maintain a high level of confidentiality. Occasional travel required for meeting with stakeholders, vendors, or offsite personnel/management. Out-of-state travel is unlikely.  

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT WORKING AT THE OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CLICK HERE

The current URL is: https://www.ok.gov/health/Careers_HR/Career_Opportunities/index.html

The correct URL is: https://oklahoma.gov/health/about-us/careers.html

Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework / Hybrid / 100% Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor’s discretion.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation by the time of interview.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.