ADA and Language Services Site Coordinator

Where Youll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person body mind and spirit in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services from routine wellness to complex disease management all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you become part of a team that delivers top-quality professional healthcare in modern well-equipped facilities and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Language Access Coordinator you will help clinical care teams and interpreter vendors coordinate language and ADA services so they can maintain high standards of patient care and ensure compliance for patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) or hearing vision and speech loss.

Every day you will manage the flow of interpretation and translation requests acting as a frontline resource for patients and staff. You will be expected to dispatch qualified interpreters process vital document translations facilitate training sessions reconcile department budgets and conduct rounds to ensure patient satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

To be successful in this role you must possess strong administrative coordination skills experience in data management or budget reconciliation and the ability to serve as a subject matter expert who can educate clinical staff and advocate for patients rights regarding federal mandates.

Job Requirements

• Associates degree in Social Services or Health Equity related field.
• Education Interpreter for Performance Assessment (EIPA) upon hire.

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Social Services or Health Equity related field.

• 1-3 years demonstrated experience working with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds showing sensitivity to cultural differences and concerns.

• Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds showing sensitivity to cultural differences and concerns(3) years or more experience of program coordination in government healthcare non-profit field social work ADA research or service delivery or some combination of this experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Required Experience:

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