Medical Interpreter at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority

DescriptionWork Schedule:100% FTE 40 hours per week. Scheduled shifts are Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.Be part of something remarkableJoin the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!We are seeking a Medical Interpreter to:Provide accurate and professional Spanish interpretation to UW Health patients families and staff in a wide variety of settings and specialty areas.Assist the Manager with daily operations such as scheduling interpreter appointments processing interpreter payments and maintaining the interpreter database.At UW Health you will have:An excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance paid time off and retirement plans.Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.Access to UW Healths Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.QualificationsHigh School Diploma RequiredPost-high school related coursework/degree PreferredWork Experience1 year of interpretation experience RequiredHealthcare interpretation experience PreferredLicenses & CertificationsNational healthcare interpreter certification (CHI) Upon Hire RequiredOur Commitment to Social Impact and BelongingUW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility thats ranked Wisconsins #1 hospital and considered one of the nations leading hospitals teaching institutions and referral centers.Job DescriptionUW Hospital and Clinics benefits Key Skills Continuous Integration,Customer Service,Communication skills,Deaf Education,LAMP Stack,Medical Terminology,Smartsheet,Translation,Interpretation,Child Protective Services,Public Speaking,Social Work Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1