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Job Description
Job Posting Title
Interpreter/Translator I - Temporary
Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization
340 District 8
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
March 07, 2025
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Part time
Job Type
Temporary
Compensation
This position has an hourly rate of up to $15 an hour based on education and experience.
Why you’ll love it here!
RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!
Job Description
Position Summary
This position will provide English/Spanish interpreter and translation services to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) clients at the county health departments with LEP clients.
Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions- Support OSDH in Title VI mandated requirements to provide Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients/patients/customers access to public health resources.
- Facilitates access to services for LEP clients through the utilization of medical terminology to translate documents, correspondence, forms, questionnaires (both written and verbal), pamphlets and other materials from English to Spanish or vice-versa.
- Interpret for clients/staff in order to communicate public health information and/or personal medical/health information. Interprets either in person or via the telephone.
- Be a resource for LEP clients by recognizing indications of problems, gathering information, analyzing situations, reaching conclusions, working with others, and initiating appropriate action.
- Being present in the office is an essential function of this position.
Other Duties- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
- Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
- Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience
Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of interpreter’s role, ethics, skills, advocacy allowed in health settings, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, human organ systems in both English and Spanish. Knowledge of English and Spanish grammatical rules. Skills in interpreting, advocating for patients, role-playing, ethical decision making and applying medical terminology. Ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish. Knowledge of and ability to apply English and Spanish language and grammar rule in order to properly translate and interpret. Skills in writing class curriculum for Interpretation/Translation classes. Knowledge of cultural competency skills to incorporate strategies for interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
Physical Demands and Work Environment- Work is typically performed in an office or clinic setting with a climate controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long period of sitting, standing, and daily use of computer and phone. Being present in the office is an essential function of this job.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Oklahoma State Department of Health
Show moreChoosing a career in public health will put you on the pathway to making things better for your community, your neighbor, your family, and yourself...and receive competitive pay and great benefits!
The Oklahoma State Department of Health protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Five major service branches - Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Protective Health Services - provide technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
Our Vision:
Leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health.
Our Mission:
To protect and promote health, to prevent disease and injury and to cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.
Our Values:
Service | Collaboration | Respect | Accountability
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