Liaison Specialist - Emergency Department - Full Time – Evening Shift Medical Interpretation Certificate Required

Union 1199•New York, NY

12d•$30 - $32

About The Position

Superior Customer Service: Liaison Specialists Make It Possible We work hard and dedicate countless resources to maintain a comfortable healing environment that's focused on meeting the needs of every patient we serve. And now, you have the opportunity to become one of the people who Make It Possible: Liaison Specialist - Emergency Department - Full Time – Evening Shift Serve as a medical interpreter liaison, facilitating communication between patients and their families and the healthcare team. Advocate for patients' rights and ensure their concerns are promptly addressed. Play an essential role in helping us build on our reputation for outstanding customer service. The hours of this position are 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM, and include rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Minimum of 500 hours field experience
Must meet one of the following: completion of 40 hours of professional training from an approved medical interpretation program, certificate of completion from an approved continuing education program, completion of an approved nationally recognized language proficiency assessment, certification from either the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters or Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
Medical Interpretation Certificate Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree
Fluent in Spanish
6 months experience as a health care interpreter in an acute care facility
2 years interpreting experience

Responsibilities

Serve as a medical interpreter liaison, facilitating communication between patients and their families and the healthcare team.
Advocate for patients' rights and ensure their concerns are promptly addressed.
Play an essential role in helping us build on our reputation for outstanding customer service.