On Call Spanish Interpreter

Gundersen Health System; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gundersen Health System seeks a flexible Hmong-speaking interpreter for on-call medical interpreting. The role involves relaying medical information and ensuring understanding between providers and patients. The position offers a unique opportunity for career growth within a supportive environment, providing critical services in healthcare.

Benefits

Career development support

Shift differentials for PM, Night & Weekend hours

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• A passing score on oral proficiency test in target language to evaluate knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Relay medical information between speakers of two different languages.
• Ensure understanding by patients and families.
• Work cooperatively with team members and departments.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone skills

Critical thinking

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: 0

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
• Locations: La Crosse and Onalaska

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 a language testing agency in the target language which evaluates knowledge of medical terminology (Gundersen will provide this if 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 neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with 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 part 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

About the company

Gundersen Health System is a comprehensive non-profit health system based in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

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