Interpreter

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: Provides translation‑interpreter services for Spanish‑speaking patients and their families, as needed throughout the UNC Healthcare System. Responsibilities Maintains records related to translation requests and documents the nature of requests in patients' medical records. Provides accurate face‑to‑face medical interpretation between Spanish‑speaking patients and staff in a variety of settings within UNC HealthCare. Serves as an advocate for Spanish‑speaking patients and their families, assisting in the coordination of health needs; assists care providers in understanding the Hispanic culture. Translates and maintains UNC HealthCare printed material into Spanish; actively searches for existing Spanish language materials pertaining to health care and hospitalization. Education Requirements High School diploma or GED Licensure / Certification Requirements No licensure or certification required. Professional Experience Requirements One (1) year of experience in a health care or human services setting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements Demonstrates fluency in the Spanish and English languages. Possesses extensive knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. Job Details Legal Employer: NCHEALTH Entity: Shared Services Organization Unit: Interpreter Services Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Salary Range: $19.59 - $27.84 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity. Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Variable Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh Exempt From Overtime: No This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System. This is a non‑State employed position. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or apply for a career opportunity, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNC REX Healthcare