Language Access Coordinator

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine seeks a bilingual Spanish/English medical interpreter to support patient care in its Language Services department. You will coordinate interpreters and ensure accurate communication across languages during daily operations.

The role requires at least two years of interpretation and translation, a bachelor’s degree, and strong medical terminology knowledge. You will work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience with Spanish/English verbal interpretation and written translation required.
• Bachelor’s degree in languages, health care or related field required.
• Familiarity with Hispanic cultures and customs required.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and the colloquial equivalents.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent tasks required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources to ensure that all patients have access to high-quality healthcare services.
• Coordinate interpretive services, serve as a resource and liaison for Language Service Associates and ASL interpreters within the department.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and hospital guidelines and regulations.
• Coordinate departmental workflows for daily operations.
• Must work in production as required.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Medical terminology

Verbal interpretation

Written translation

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Task organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in languages/healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

ShiftDetails:

M-F 8am - 4pm (Flexible depending on daily tasks)

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Coordinate resources to ensure that all patients, regardless of language proficiency, have access to high-quality healthcare services. Coordinate interpretive services, serve as a resource and liaison for the Language Service Associates and the American Sign Language Interpreters within the department, and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and hospital guidelines and regulations. Coordinate departmental workflows for daily operations. Must work in production as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ experience with Spanish/English verbal interpretation and written translation required.
• Bachelor’s degree in languages, health care or related field required.
• Familiarity with Hispanic cultures and customs required.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and the colloquial equivalents.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent tasks required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products required.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Prior completion of an approved Medical Interpreter training course preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.