What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter position at Gundersen Health System?
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Schedule Weekly Hours:
0Gundersen is seeking motivated and flexible candidates with a strong customer service background, superior telephone and critical thinking skills who are energized by working in a fast-paced environment as a Hmong speaking interpreter.
What you will work:
On Call (hours vary depending on need)
Hours include: Possible day time hours and an on call rotation every other week (Friday at 4:30pm till the next Friday at 6:00am).
The candidate that fills this position will also need to be able to report to the La Crosse campus within 60 minutes of being notified there is an interpreter need
La Crosse and Onalaska locations
What you will do:
Relay medical information between speakers of two different languages
Ensure that information communicated by providers and staff is understood by the patient and family
Work cooperatively with other team members and departments
What you will get:
Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center
Shift differentials for working PM, Night & Weekend hours
Deliver Love Medicine every day
Great work / life balance
What you need:
High School Diploma or equivalency
A passing score on oral proficiency test through language testing agency in target language which evaluates knowledge of medical terminology (This is something Gundersen will provide to you if you are selected)
Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love Medicine and it’s who we are.
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I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267
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