Essential Functions The Interpreter is responsible for the following essential functions:

Provide professional interpretation services for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients in Knox County Health Department (KCHD), clinic, home, and community settings

Interpret for KCHD staff pertaining to registration processes, performance of medical exams, explanation of benefits, medical treatments, medication administration, eligibility for programs and services, funds owed, and follow up appointments, and other Health Department related items

Facilitate communication between patients and providers, rendering all information clearly and accurately from the source language into the target language

Adjust linguistic register, as necessary

Explain or research terms that have no direct linguistic equivalent

Provide necessary cultural framework allowing audience to understand colloquialisms, slang, and difficult concepts in a simple manner

Serve as administrative support in all aspects of the client’s visit

Read written materials, such as pamphlets, brochures, and instructions, and rewrite material into specified language according to established rules of grammar

Translate materials into second language according to established rules of grammar

Perform other related duties as assigned by the LEP Coordinator or Clinic Manager

Bachelor’s degree in Spanish

Minimum of two (2) to five (5) years’ previous related experience in Spanish language translation

Training necessary to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of interpretation techniques established in the International Medical Interpreter’s Association, Medical Interpreting Standards of Practices

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered for employment into the position