Associate Interpreter - Full Time - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Language Services Associate Interpreter to serve as a liaison for non-English speakers. The role primarily supports admissions and registration, bridging linguistic and cultural gaps to assure accurate communication and quality patient care.

The ideal candidate will be bilingual, possess a medical interpreter qualification, and demonstrate warm, customer-service oriented interaction with patients, families and the clinical team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Ability to speak and write in English and another language fluently.
• Certification or qualification in medical interpreter training.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services, primarily during admission and registration, to bridge linguistic barriers.
• Support the clinical team to ensure accurate communication and quality patient care.

Skills

Bilingual English & other language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

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.

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.