Associate Interpreter- Full Time- Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking a Language Services Associate Interpreter to serve as a vital link for non-English speaking patients. This role involves providing interpreting services that support admissions, registrations, and clinical team interactions to ensure effective communication and healthcare delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma or GED, be bilingual, and have certification in medical interpreter training. Strong teamwork and customer service skills are essential in this collaborative role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Must be fluent in English and another language.
• Certification in medical interpreter training is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services to non-English speaking patients.
• Support clinical teams by bridging linguistic and cultural gaps.
• Work rotating schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Teamwork

Customer service excellence

Cultural competency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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.

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.