Director of Language Access & Medical Interpretation

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Georgia is seeking a manager for medical interpreters to lead translation and interpretation services across facilities, including Floyd and Navicent centers in Macon and Floyd.

The role requires 5+ years in medical interpretation with at least 1 year in supervision, and a Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration or Nursing. Responsibilities include budget development, staff development, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in a medical environment performing medical interpretation and translation.
• Includes 1 year of supervisory experience in a medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and accountability for translation and interpretation systems across the health system.
• Participates in strategic planning for language services.
• Leads quality monitoring and improvement initiatives for translation and interpretation services.
• Builds strong relationships with management, staff and medical personnel to support LEP and deaf/hard of hearing services.
• Designs activities to promote Translation and Interpretation Services within the health system.
• Develops capital and operating budgets with the director and monitors variances.

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual medical terminology

Ethics in medical interpreting (NCIHC)

Crisis management

Communication

Computer literacy

Video interpreting tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration or Nursing

Job description

Atrium Health in Georgia is seeking a manager for medical interpreters to lead translation and interpretation services across facilities, including Floyd and Navicent centers in Macon and Floyd.

The role requires 5+ years in medical interpretation with at least 1 year in supervision, and a Bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration or Nursing. Responsibilities include budget development, staff development, and ensuring compliance with regulations.