Oromo/Amharic Interpreter, Per Diem
About the role
The Regions hospital and clinics are seeking an interpreter fluent in Oromo/Amharic to assist their patients. This position is part-time, Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate daily cross-cultural communication between patients, family members, and medical providers and staff.
- Serve as a cultural and language resource person.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 40 hours of interpreter training required or within 6 months of hire for languages of lesser diffusion.
- Annual completion of department-required continuing education.
- Active Status on the Minnesota Spoken Language Health Care Interpreter Roster.
Preferred Qualifications
- 40 hours of interpreter training completed prior to hire preferred.
- Some general college preferred, especially programs focusing on interpreting and translation skills.
- Two years interpreting experience, including one year medical interpreting experience preferred.
About Us
At HealthPartners, we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. We are a nonprofit, integrated health care organization providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world. We are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advancing health equity in care and coverage, and partnering with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits
Designed to support your total health, HealthPartners offers a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Pay
Details on pay are not specified in this job description.
Schedule
The schedule is Monday through Friday.