Language Services Associate

Nebraska Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance up to $5,000/year

Clarkson College discount 35%

Career advancement opportunities

Personal growth support

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is hiring for medical interpreter roles to support patients and families. The position emphasizes accurate bilingual translation in both spoken and written forms within a healthcare setting.

Required are two years of translation experience, fluency in English and Spanish, and completion of an approved interpreter program within 60 days of hire. Tuition benefits and professional growth opportunities accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Two years of language translation experience in verbal and written form required.
• High school education or equivalent required.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proficiency with Microsoft Word

Proficiency with Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spanish Word

Job description

Position Overview

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: 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.

Benefits

• Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
• a 35% discount at Clarkson College
• 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

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.

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.

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.

Opportunities include full-time, part-time and casual positions in patient care, nursing, nursing support, allied health, diagnostics, administration, customer service, facilities, IT and more.