Language Access Coordinator

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a skilled interpreter/Language Services coordinator to support Spanish/English interpretation and translation for patients and families. You will coordinate interpretive services, ensure language access, and collaborate with Language Service Associates and ASL interpreters across departments.

Requirements include at least two years of Spanish/English interpretation, a bachelor's degree in languages or a related field, and strong medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interpretive services and resources to guarantee access for patients with language needs.
• Serve as 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; may work in production as required.

Skills

Spanish/English interpretation

Written translation

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in languages or related field

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)

Shift Details: 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.

Nebraska Medicine includes two hospitals, the state's largest and highest rated Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center, along with more than 70 primary care and specialty clinics. Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.

Every colleague plays a key role in upholding our promise of “Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care” to our patients and their families. Working with Nebraska Medicine means committing to meaningful, impactful work that will elevate the success of your fellow colleagues and will help our patients and their families feel comfortable, confident and cared for.