On Call Spanish Interpreter

Davita Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in La Crosse seeks a Hmong-speaking interpreter for on-call work. The role involves relaying vital medical information to ensure patient understanding and effective communication between staff and families. Ideal candidates will bring strong customer service skills, be able to quickly respond to interpreter needs, and pass a language proficiency test. With flexible hours and support for career growth, this position is perfect for motivated individuals looking to make a difference.

Benefits

Career Development Center access

Shift differentials for PM, Night & Weekend hours

Great work/life balance

Qualifications

• Strong customer service background.
• Hmong-speaking is required.
• Passing score on oral proficiency test in target language.

Responsibilities

• Relay medical information between speakers of different languages.
• Ensure understanding of care between providers and patients.
• Collaborate with team members actively.

Skills

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Bilingual Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Gundersen is seeking motivated and flexible candidates with a strong customer service background, superior telephone and critical thinking skills who are energized by working in a fast-paced environment as a Hmong speaking interpreter.

What you will work:

• On Call (hours vary depending on need)
• Hours include: Possible day time hours and an on call rotation every other week (Friday at 4:30pm till the next Friday at 6:00am).
• The candidate that fills this position will also need to be able to report to the La Crosse campus within 60 minutes of being notified there is an interpreter need
• La Crosse and Onalaska locations

What you will do:

• Relay medical information between speakers of two different languages
• Ensure that information communicated by providers and staff is understood by the patient and family
• Work cooperatively with other team members and departments

What you will get:

• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center
• Shift differentials for working PM, Night & Weekend hours
• Deliver Love + Medicine every day
• Great work / life balance

What you need:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• A passing score on oral proficiency test through language testing agency in target language which evaluates knowledge of medical terminology (This is something Gundersen will provide to you if you are selected)

Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it's who we are.

Explore why La Crosse is a great place to live and work!

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer