Part-Time Dental Clinic Interpreter (Spanish Speaking)

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a nationally recognized and locally trusted college dedicated to advancing the success of all students and economic vitality of the communities we serve through access, high-quality education, and strategic partnerships.

Department: Health Sciences - College of Allied Health

Reports To: Academic Operations Manager

LOCATION: Green Bay

STANDARD HOURS: 8-12 hours per week; depending on the hours of operation in the Dental Assistant Clinic and the Dental Hygiene Clinic. Scheduled to be determined at the time of hire; flexibility required to meet the needs of our students/customers.

STARTING RATE OF PAY: $16.36 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Facilitate cross-cultural communication for non-English speaking dental patients during the appointment including translating patient care interactions between the patient, student, faculty, and dentist, and assisting with completion of health questionnaire forms.
Assist with patient appointment scheduling and confirmation for non-English speaking Dental patients.
Assist with translation of dental and medical forms and procedural signages for the Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene Clinics.
Adhere to HIPAA privacy laws to protect the confidentiality of patient information.
Communicate dental clinic services, protocols, and limitations to non-English speaking patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Technical Diploma or Associate Degree
2 years of prior customer service/administrative work experience; ideally within the Dental industry.
Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish and English

An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years' experience as a Spanish/English interpreter is preferred.
Workday preferred; Knowledge of Dental Software (Dentrix) preferred.
Certificate in the completion of an Interpreter Training Program or the passing of a Certified Interpreter Exam preferred.

Part-Time Dental Clinic Interpreter (Spanish Speaking)

Department: Health Sciences - College of Allied Health

Reports To: Academic Operations Manager

LOCATION: Green Bay

STARTING RATE OF PAY: $16.36 per hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Facilitate cross-cultural communication for non-English speaking dental patients during the appointment including translating patient care interactions between the patient, student, faculty, and dentist, and assisting with completion of health questionnaire forms.
Assist with patient appointment scheduling and confirmation for non-English speaking Dental patients.
Assist with translation of dental and medical forms and procedural signages for the Dental Assistant and Dental Hygiene Clinics.
Adhere to HIPAA privacy laws to protect the confidentiality of patient information.
Communicate dental clinic services, protocols, and limitations to non-English speaking patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Technical Diploma or Associate Degree
2 years of prior customer service/administrative work experience; ideally within the Dental industry.
Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish and English

An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years' experience as a Spanish/English interpreter is preferred.
Workday preferred; Knowledge of Dental Software (Dentrix) preferred.
Certificate in the completion of an Interpreter Training Program or the passing of a Certified Interpreter Exam preferred.

Part-Time Dental Clinic Interpreter (Spanish Speaking)

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