Part-Time Interpreter,Dental
Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeAbout the role
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.
The community that we serve is home to people with a rich range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to supporting an environment where all students and employees thrive and succeed. We believe every team member enriches our organization with unique skills, perspectives, and solutions. We seek applicants who are motivated and equipped to support all students, to work effectively with colleagues from a range of backgrounds, and to build the vibrancy of our community.
You belong here. See why you will love working at NWTC.
Department: Health Sciences - College of Allied Health
Reports To: Dean, College of Nursing and Allied Health
LOCATION: Green Bay
STANDARD HOURS: Hours may vary. Monday/Thursday 8-4 pm, potential Tuesday/Wednesday coverage 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
PAY RATE: $26.21/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.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate Degree
- 2 years of prior customer service/administrative work experience; ideally within the Dental industry.
- Ability to read, write and speak fluently in Spanish and English
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Workday
- Knowledge of Dental Software (Dentrix)
**An equivalent combination of work experience and education may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of experience as a Spanish/English interpreter
- Certificate in the completion of an Interpreter Training Program or the passing of a Certified Interpreter Exam
Competency Statement(s)
Our college values and competencies shape how we work and support students every day. All employees are expected to demonstrate our core competencies. Learn more here.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described below represent the general requirements necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Workstation Activities: Ability to work at a computer, facilitate and/or demonstrate instructional activities, and attend meetings for extended periods.
- Mobility: Ability to navigate throughout campus locations, classrooms, offices, meeting spaces, and events as needed.
- Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate office equipment, instructional technology, tools, or controls required for the position.
- Communication: Ability to effectively access, interpret, and exchange information with students, employees, and community members.
- Light Material Handling: Ability to transport or move instructional materials, supplies, or equipment required for the position, with or without assistance or adaptive equipment, if applicable.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We strive to accommodate any individu
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