Associate Interpreter - Full Time - Evening

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Language Services Associate Interpreter at Hackensack Meridian Health serves as a liaison for non-English speaking patients, providing interpreting during admission and registration and supporting the clinical team to bridge language and cultural barriers to ensure clear communication and safe care.

You will work in a rotating schedule that may include weekends or holidays, require fluency in English and another language, and hold or pursue certification in medical interpreting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Fluent in English and another language, both spoken and written.
• Certification in medical interpreter training.
• Knowledge of cultural and perceptual factors affecting communication.
• Warm, friendly demeanor with teamwork and customer service.
• Rotating shifts, may include weekends/holidays.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison for language needs of non-English speaking patients.
• Support admission and registration with interpretation and communication.

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.