Interpreter | Spanish PRN ( as needed) at Abarca Health

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
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HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Proof of English/Spanish fluency, both oral and written, through certified accredited institution or by passing interpreter’s skills test administered through Avera
  • Technical Certificate
  • Pass a medical terminology test
  • Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds
  • Ability to work Monday-Friday 5:30am-6:00pm, PRN as needed, with hours varying based on healthcare needs and requests, including occasional weekends
  • Ability to travel to various facilities as required
  • Preferred: Some College Interpreter Training; Some College Health Science; Experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary

Responsibilities

  • Relay accurate medical information and facilitate successful delivery of patient services to diverse language segments in compliance with office, clinic, and hospital policies, particularly patient confidentiality and informed consent
  • Provide written translations for patient encounters, including forms, care instructions, medication schedules, patient letters, and other identified documents and materials
  • Serve as facilitator for language patient services to linguistically diverse consumers, functioning as a cultural and linguistic resource to patients and providers
  • Provide high level of customer service with positive approach, teamwork, and cooperation
  • Work with diverse cultural/socio-economic backgrounds and general knowledge of cultural backgrounds
  • Support office operations by answering phones, checking voice mails, following up as needed
  • Take and schedule interpreter requests, verify and schedule future appointments, and document patient encounters
  • Facilitate special projects as assigned, including on-the-job training and mentoring of interpreter internships
  • Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles; promote values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship
  • Uphold standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE)
  • Maintain confidentiality and work effectively in a team environment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Spanish InterpretingMedical InterpretationWritten TranslationCultural CompetencyCustomer ServicePatient ConfidentialityHealthcare Documentation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this interpreter position?

The pay range is $20.75 - $31.50, with actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?

This is an on-site position at Avera McKennan Hospital, with travel to various facilities may be required.

What are the required skills for this Spanish interpreter role?

Key skills include relaying accurate medical information, providing written translations for patient materials, facilitating language services, and working with diverse cultural backgrounds while maintaining patient confidentiality.

What is the work environment like at Avera?

It's a multidisciplinary team built with compassion, focused on Moving Health Forward, where you work where you matter in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

What shifts and hours should I expect for this PRN interpreter job?

Shifts are Monday-Friday 5:30am-6:00pm PRN as needed, with hours varying based on healthcare needs and occasional weekends; must be able to work the specified hours.

Abarca Health

Pharmacy Benefit Management services provider

About Abarca Health

Abarca Health provides Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services, focusing on flexible and user-friendly solutions for health plans, employers, and government programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Its main product, the Darwin platform, allows clients to quickly implement and modify benefit designs while ensuring compliance with regulations. Abarca Health manages over $5.3 billion in drug spend and processes 100 million prescription claims annually, offering additional services like home delivery for prescriptions. The company's goal is to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions in the PBM market.

Aventura, FloridaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
HealthcareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

PTO
Parental leave
Work flexibility
Health insurance
Wellness stipend
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Leadership development programs

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Pharmacy and Mark Cuban's Cost Plus Drug Company.
Growing focus on specialty drugs may require platform adaptation.
Shift towards price transparency could pressure Abarca's pricing models.

Differentiation

Abarca Health's Darwin platform is highly adaptable and user-friendly.
The company offers innovative programs like Triple S en Casa for home delivery.
Abarca Health ensures compliance with ever-changing healthcare regulations.

Upsides

Abarca transitioned two million members to Darwin in 18 months, showing operational efficiency.
Collaboration with Blue Shield of California boosts Abarca's reputation in the PBM sector.
Recognition as a top IT workplace attracts top talent, driving innovation.

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