Language Services Associate

Nebraska Medicine; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational support up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College 35% discount

Career advancement opportunities with

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine invites applications for a Medical Interpreter to provide and coordinate oral interpretation and written translation for patients, families, and staff across our clinical enterprise. The role requires strong English/Spanish fluency and prior healthcare translation experience.

Minimum two years of translation work, high school diploma, and completion of an approved Medical Interpreter Training Course within 60 days of hire are required; training is provided.

Qualifications

• Requires at least two years of translation experience in English/Spanish (verbal and written).
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Completion of an approved Medical Interpreter Training Course within 60 days of hire (training provided).
• Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong cultural familiarity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Spanish Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate oral interpretation and written translation services for patients, families, customers, and staff across the clinical enterprise.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal & written translation

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Spanish Word

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:

40 hrs/wk

M-F

Flexible Start times between 8am- 9:30am based on need

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!

Provide and coordinate oral interpretation and written translation services for patients, families, customers, and staff of the clinical enterprise.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ experience with language translation in both verbal and written communication required.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a health care setting required.
• Completion of an approved Medical Interpreter Training Course within 60 days of hire or transfer date required (Training provided within the department onboarding process).
• Fluency in both verbal and written communication of the English and Spanish languages as well as familiarity with target cultures and customs required.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to organize and manage multiple concurrent tasks required.
• Proficiency with computer programs for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Spanish Word required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in languages, health care, or related field is preferred.
• Previous completion of an approved Medical Interpreter training course preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with Propio One (telephone service), statistical databases, and video relay interpretation equipment 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.