Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Public Health Translator / Interpreter (per diem)  Category Public Health   Description Position is as needed. 0-19 hours per week. Position Summary: Under the direct direction of various Public Health staff, the Interpreter provides interpretation and translation services (verbal and written) facilitating the interaction between the Public Health Department and members of the Hispanic community. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Translator Duties: Perform English to Spanish and Spanish to English translations/interpretations. Meet and greet clients in the performance of interpreter/translation duties. Assist clients with the completion of forms, when needed Copy paperwork and forms as needed. May create and/or translate forms for office use to facilitate services. Maintain client confidentiality at all times. Assist clinic supervisor/community nurse with client health evaluations by; requesting, faxing and locating medical records. Assist clinic supervisor/community nurse with OMC and annual check ups tracking systems. Assist community health nurse in home visit; translates, interprets and relates health information as instructed by RN. Assist community health nurse with new clients; make calls to set up appointment for community health nurse with non-English speaking clients. Other duties as assigned by clinic supervisor, community nurse, office manager, or Public Health Director. Vaccines/Immunizations: Provide information to clients regarding immunizations needed and recommended spacing of vaccination. If additional clarification is needed, refer to nurses. Flu Clinics: Assist in translation of public relations materials to promote Flu clinics. May assist nurses and Office manager in organizing and doing clerical work and translations at the various flu clinics held throughout the County. Public Health Preparedness: May assist through translation in coordination of mass vaccination clinics, including seasonal Influenza clinics and Pertussis vaccination clinics. May provide clerical and communication assistance to Public Health Preparedness Coordinator. May participate in Public Health Preparedness emergency drills May assist in coordination of Public Health Preparedness drills and exercises. May be required in Public Health emergencies to work irregular hours. Other Duties: May participate in health fairs in the county; promoting services at the MCPH. Performs related duties as assigned to meet business needs.   Position Requirements Qualifications: Education: High School education required. Associates degree preferred. Experience: Previous experience with translation in a medical or health department office setting preferred. Must have or have the ability to become certified as a formal Health Care Interpreter through a County-approved HCI training program or equivalent, within six months of hire. Skills/Abilities: Equipment used: Personal computer, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, personal electronic devices and other office equipment, automobile. Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, email, and other software applications as required.   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Wage $17.95 - $24.87   Position Public Health Translator / Interpreter   Close Date   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number PUB-24-00003   Open Date 4/2/2024   Location Boardman Public Health   About the Organization Morrow County is located east of the Cascades in north-central Oregon. The beautiful Columbia River is the northern border of Morrow County, with easy access to the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway and the Umatilla National Forest. Morrow County contains more than one million acres of gently rolling plains and broad plateaus. Morrow County Government is home to over 125 employees, give or take, depending on the season. The County has offices located in Heppner, Lexington, Boardman, and Irrigon and consists of over 20 departments that provide a wide variety of services to the Citizens.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Public Health Nurse Supervisor in Heppner, OR Posted on: 4/2/2024 [Apply Now] Clinic Registered Nurse (Per Diem) in Heppner, OR Posted on: 12/21/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Patrol Deputy in Heppner, OR Posted on: 1/30/2024 [Apply Now] Administrative Technical Specialist in Heppner, OR Posted on: 2/27/2024 [Apply Now] Compliance Planner in Irrigon, OR Posted on: 4/1/2024 [Apply Now] Transit Dispatcher in Irrigon, OR Posted on: 12/11/2023 [Apply Now] Transit Driver I in Irrigon, OR Posted on: 2/26/2024 [Apply Now]

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