Associate Interpreter - Full Time - Day

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At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Language Services Associate Interpreter serves as a liaison to the language needs of the non-English speaking community by providing interpreting services. This role will primarily work on admission, registration and support the clinical team to bridge linguistic and cultural barriers to assure appropriate communication, delivery of health care and support services.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Ability to speak & write in English and other language fluently.
• Certification or qualification in medical interpreter training.
• Knowledge and ability to articulate the cultural and perceptual factors that affect communication between patient, families, providers and interpreter.
• Demonstrate ability to relate to people in a warm and consistently friendly manner. Teamwork oriented, commitment to customer service excellence and collaborative approach required.
• Rotating schedule/shifts that may include weekends and/or holidays based on needs.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certification or qualification in medical interpreter training.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!