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.
This position serves as a health care interpreter for our patients and staff who are in need of language services. You'll work in a dynamic environment in a medical setting with new challenges every single day and work alongside a collaborative team of other Interpreters with diverse backgrounds. As the Interpreter, you will convey health care information between monolingual speakers while complying with all Interpreter Services and Michigan Medicine policies and procedures. You will follow all aspects of confidentiality set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements regarding patient confidentiality. You will need to travel within our main hospital and its satellite locations including those outside of Washtenaw County. This will require driving to these locations and a significant amount of walking within the Michigan Medicine Health System buildings.
Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to participate in committees and complete projects as assigned.
Perks and Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one of employment
- Career ladder with opportunities for advancement
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
2:1 match on retirement savings
Flexible schedule
We offer free continuing education credits
Career ladder with promotional opportunities
We will provide you with an iPad and necessary equipment in order for you to perform your job duties
- Facilitate communication between Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing patients and Healthcare professionals
- Work with other members of the Interpreter Services staff
