Spanish Language Interpreter:

The purpose of the Spanish Language Interpreter position is to assist individuals with limited English proficiency in overcoming language limitations so as to ensure access to healthcare regardless of language, background or immigration status at the Harnett County Health Department (HCHD).

As an interpreter, you will help people communicate and ensure that messages are understood between parties who speak Spanish and English.

The HCHD provides high quality interpreters, and sets and maintains the highest professional standards for the provision of language services.

Language Requirements: Must be fluent in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities: Core responsibilities of the Spanish Language Interpreter -WIC program are:
• Must be sensitive to patients' personal circumstances, as well as maintain
confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Must have knowledge of medical terminology and of common medical terms in both languages.
• Must have the ability to concentrate while others are speaking or moving around them.
• Must be sensitive to cultural differences and expectations among the people whom they are helping to communicate.
• Must listen carefully when interpreting for audiences to ensure that they hear and interpret correctly.
• Must speak clearly when interpreting to ensure that they interpret correctly.

Education: GED, High School Diploma or Higher Education.

Experience: A strong desire to be of service to the medical community. A good foundation in the Spanish language is required for the job. Previous employment working within health care setting is preferred.

About NCAPHA

The North Carolina Alliance of Public Health Agencies, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1995 by a group of local health directors who needed a way to pool resources to negotiate more advantageous terms in vendor contracts. Over time NCAPHA, or The Alliance, became the go-to resource for its members providing solutions to the challenges facing them. We are committed to offering service solutions to help local health departments reduce costs and increase efficiencies. Our members include all 86 local and district health departments in North Carolina. The North Carolina Public Health Collaboration refers to the North Carolina Alliance of Public Health Agencies (the Alliance) and its two sister organizations: the North Carolina Association of Local Health Directors (NCALHD) and the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA). We work closely together, collaborating to advance public health in North Carolina.

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