Language Access Specialist
About The Position
Work Schedule: This is a full time, 1.0 FTE position. Shifts will be scheduled Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. Be part of something remarkable Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin and support the ongoing needs for communications of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) team members. We are seeking a Language Access Specialist to: Assist employees and departments throughout the employee life cycle. Work as a liaison between LEP staff and all other departments. Provide timely and accurate interpretation. At UW Health, you will have: An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being. Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions. Qualifications High School Diploma Required or Post-high school related coursework/degree Preferred Work Experience 3 years of Bilingual Customer Service Required Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW 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 that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits
Requirements
- High School Diploma Required
- 3 years of Bilingual Customer Service Required
Nice To Haves
- Post-high school related coursework/degree Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist employees and departments throughout the employee life cycle.
- Work as a liaison between LEP staff and all other departments.
- Provide timely and accurate interpretation.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- paid time off
- retirement plans
- two-week paid parental leave
- adoption assistance
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility
- referral bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
