INTERPRETER SERVICES COORDINATOR

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking an Interpreter Services Coordinator to manage interpreter scheduling and ensure effective communication for patients with Limited English Proficiency. This full-time position involves responsibilities in a dynamic environment, focusing on improving health care access and providing support in a diverse setting.

Benefits

Generous benefits

Work/life programs

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a healthcare or administrative role required.
• Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Experience with EPIC Cadence scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Schedule interpreters for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients.
• Process and confirm interpreter requests with clinics or departments.
• Create and maintain daily schedules for staff interpreters.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Multi-line telephone systems

Medical terminology

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

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Req #: 246034

Department: HARBORVIEW - INTERPRETER SERVICES

Posting Date: 06/18/2025

Closing Info: Closes On 06/30/2025

Salary: $3,861 - $5,521 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-2022-V1_a11y.pdf)


Harborview Medical Center - Interpreter Services

has an outstanding opportunity for an

Interpreter Services Coordinator

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week
• Day Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
• First point of contact for the department
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Be a part of a team dedicated to improving health care access JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Schedule interpreters for LEP (Limited English Proficiency), Deaf, Deafblind and hard of hearing patients for all outpatient appointments and inpatient needs
• With the assistance of interpreters, round on inpatient patients to ensure that patient communication needs are being met
• Take appropriate action to fill all interpreter requests and confirm the status of requests with the originating clinic/unit/department
• Process a large volume of detail in a limited amount of time
• Create daily schedules for staff interpreters
• Coordinate requests for agency, telephonic and video interpreters, while responding to emergent (same day) requests for in person interpreters and theimmediate dispatching of interpreters
• Maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form REQUIREMENTS
• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in a healthcare or administrative role OR equivalent education/experience
• Advanced skills with MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
• Demonstrated ability to exercises independent judgment in a fast paced/high pressure environment
• Experience with EPIC Cadence scheduling Experience with multi-line telephone systems
• Experience working in a multi-cultural setting Knowledge of medical terminology. ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
  
  

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.


Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.


Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)

Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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