Job Description
Location Site: Salem Hospital Main Campus
Department: SH Language Access
Position Type: Full Time
Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays: 8:00am-8:30pm; Wednesdays: 11:00am-7:30pm; Fridays: 7:30am-4:00pm
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
We invite you to learn more about our wonderful community: There's something about Salem, Oregon!
Your Role With Us:
As a Medical Interpreter with Salem Health, you will assist in the important role of patient care by providing and coordinating language interpretation between patient, family and health care provider(s). In this role, you will utilize your unique customer care skills and excellent communication abilities to facilitate understanding between medical staff, patients and their families.
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Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Basic and voluntary life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Live Well Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
Education assistance program
Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
Background/Expertise:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Currently certified or qualified through Oregon Health Authority (OHA.) Required to complete all necessary education and processes to maintain certification.
Formal two (2) years interpreting experience required or the completion of a state approved health care interpreter training course. Must be fluent in Spanish and English.
Health care experience desirable, particularly medical terminology.
Some assignments require current Oregon driver's license, dependable automobile and current personal auto insurance coverage.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
[email protected] Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics
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