Liaison Specialist - Emergency Department - Full Time – 12:00pm - 8:30pm Shift Medical Interpretation Certificate Required

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York, NY

6d • $30 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

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 12:00pm - 8:30pm, and include rotating weekends and holidays. All roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
• Countless opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Dynamic environment that embraces every person.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED