A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
The Interpreter serves as a health care interpreter for patients and staff of Michigan Medicine (MM) Interpreter Services (IS). The Interpreter will convey health care information between monolingual speakers in compliance with all IS and UMHS policies and procedures. The Interpreter will comply with HIPAA requirements regarding patient confidentiality. The Interpreter must adhere to the competencies in the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care's (NCIHC) National Standards of Practice and the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care. You will need to travel within our main hospital and its satellite locations including those outside of Washtenaw County. Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required to travel to all Michigan Medicine locations.
You'll also have the opportunity to participate in committees and complete projects as assigned.
What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?
- We offer free continuing education credits and a career ladder with promotional opportunities
- We will provide you with an iPad, a laptop, and necessary equipment in order for you to perform your job duties.
- Facilitate delivery of language services to Limited English proficient (LEP) patients and English-speaking providers.
- Provide sight and written translation of UMHS documents for patients as needed.
- Document patient encounter according to department standards.
- Adhere to all relevant UMHS and Interpreter Services policies in health care interpreting.
- Communicate Interpreter Services resources and protocols to hospital staff and patients.
- Adhere to the
