"Arabic Interpreter"

Posted: 02-Dec-25

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 271218

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The Interpreter serves as a health care interpreter for patients and staff of Michigan Medicine (MM) Interpreter Services (IS). The Interpreter will convey health care information between monolingual speakers in compliance with all IS and UMHS policies and procedures. The Interpreter will comply with HIPAA requirements regarding patient confidentiality. The Interpreter must adhere to the competencies in the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care's (NCIHC) National Standards of Practice and the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care. You will need to travel within our main hospital and its satellite locations including those outside of Washtenaw County. Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required to travel to all Michigan Medicine locations.

You'll also have the opportunity to participate in committees and complete projects as assigned.

What Perks and Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

• We offer free continuing education credits and a career ladder with promotional opportunities
• We will provide you with an iPad, a laptop, and necessary equipment in order for you to perform your job duties.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate delivery of language services to Limited English proficient (LEP) patients and English-speaking providers.
• Provide sight and written translation of UMHS documents for patients as needed.
• Document patient encounter according to department standards.
• Adhere to all relevant UMHS and Interpreter Services policies in health care interpreting.
• Communicate Interpreter Services resources and protocols to hospital staff and patients.
• Adhere to the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) National Standards and Code of Ethics.
• Collaborate, support, and educate one another to enhance the overall skill level and effectiveness of the entire staff.
• Actively contribute to departmental projects and participate in team initiatives to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
• Complete projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Flexing and adjusting the schedule to work in-person for early appointments (starting as early as 5:30 a.m.), as well as occasional evenings and weekends, is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Certificate in Medical Interpreting from an accredited organization.
• Must pass a 3rd party Language and Interpreting Assessment.
• Fluent in Arabic and English in reading, writing, and speaking. Must know different Arabic Dialects as well.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires prolonged standing, walking, and sitting.

Must have reliable transportation to travel to all Michigan Medicine locations

Preferred Qualifications:

• An associate's degree in a healthcare field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• Fluency in English and target language(s) both in oral and written form is required.
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology in both English and target languages(s).
• National Certification from CCHI or NBCMI desired but not required.