Deaf/Hoh Services Associate
About The Position
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine! Provide deaf and hard of hearing interpretation for patients, families, and staff of the organization, to support the patient care needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community. Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
Requirements
- Minimum of one-year medical interpretation experience for sign language in a healthcare setting required.
- High school education or equivalent required.
- Licensed Interpreter through the Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree is preferred.
- National certification through the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) and/or the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and working within a database preferred.
- Experience in remote and in-person ASL interpretation
- Experience in appointment and interpreter coordination
Responsibilities
- Provide deaf and hard of hearing interpretation for patients, families, and staff of the organization
- Support the patient care needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community.
Benefits
- Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance
- 35% discount at Clarkson College
- Career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
