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Facility:Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:Patient Relations AdministrationSchedule:Part timeHours:16Job Details:The Language Access Coordinator is responsible for using their knowledge of multiple languages to assure that the needs of limited English proficiency patients (LEP) and deaf (ASL) American Sign Language patients and families are met in accordance with hospital policy, federal law and TJC/CMS regulatory guidelines. The Language Access Coordinator will possess strong communication skills, cultural competency, and a commitment to serving the diverse needs of our patients and families. The Language Access Coordinator will prioritize in person interpreting for outpatient clinic appointments as well as cover any inpatient and emergency department interpretive needs. Assist in managing the hospital process for providing language services. Help develop better strategies for the internal interpreter services program. Monitor trends and recognize organizationally how we can improve resources and communication to all limited English proficient patients and families.

Education

GED/High School diploma preferred

Associates degree preferred

Experience

2 years of interpreting experience required; 1yr of medical interpreting experience preferred

1-3 years of healthcare experience preferred

Completion of Language Proficiency test and an Interpreter Skills Assessment will be required

Completion of a Medical Interpreter 40 hour training course within 30 days of hire will be required.

Department Specific Job Details:

Preferred any of following languages: Spanish, Haitian Creole, Kinyarwanda, or Swahili.

Shift: 1st Shift hours may vary.

Education Requirements:

Certification/License Requirements:

At Dayton Children's we believe that each moment counts with our patients, families and with each other.

We are moving at a fast pace and are looking for the right talent for our team at Dayton Children's. We want people who embody our values and want to become a part of the Dayton Children's difference. If this is you, apply today!

Our values:

+ Safety--We make safety our first priority.

+ Compassion--We deliver compassionate, family-centered care to all we serve.

+ Ownership--We are the pediatric care experts and act knowing that every patient, visitor and the hospital is our collective responsibility.

+ Collaboration--We work collaboratively to care for children, their families and each other.

+ Innovation--We continuously innovate to make Dayton Children's even better today and into the future.

+ Equity -- We strive for an environment in which all feel welcomed, valued and fairly treated in order to reach their full potential.

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or transgender status.