Language Services Associate

First Shift (United States of America)

40 hrs/wk

M-F

Flexible Start times between 8am- 9:30am based on need

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Provide and coordinate oral interpretation and written translation services for patients, families, customers, and staff of the clinical enterprise.

• Minimum of two years’ experience with language translation in both verbal and written communication required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a health care setting required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Interpreter Training Course within 60 days of hire or transfer date required (Training provided within the department onboarding process).
• Fluency in both verbal and written communication of the English and Spanish languages as well as familiarity with target cultures and customs required.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent tasks required.
• Proficiency with computer programs for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Spanish Word required.

• Bachelor’s degree in languages, health care, or related field is preferred.
• Previous completion of an approved Medical Interpreter training course preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with Propio One (telephone service), statistical databases, and video relay interpretation equipment preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.