Sign Language Interpreter

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.

This position serves as a health care interpreter for our patients and staff who are in need of language services. You'll work in a dynamic environment in a medical setting with new challenges every single day and work alongside a collaborative team of other Interpreters with diverse backgrounds. As the Interpreter, you will convey health care information between monolingual speakers while complying with all Interpreter Services and Michigan Medicine policies and procedures. You will follow all aspects of confidentiality set forth by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements regarding patient confidentiality. You will need to travel within our main hospital and its satellite locations including those outside of Washtenaw County. This will require driving to these locations and a significant amount of walking within the Michigan Medicine Health System buildings.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to participate in committees and complete projects as assigned.

Perks and Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one of employment 
• Career ladder with opportunities for advancement

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays 

• 2:1 match on retirement savings

• Flexible schedule

• We offer free continuing education credits

• Career ladder with promotional opportunities 

• We will provide you with an iPad and necessary equipment in order for you to perform your job duties

• Facilitate communication between Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing patients and Healthcare professionals 
• Work with other members of the Interpreter Services staff to coordinate and schedule appointments 
• Document patient encounters according to department standards and comply with all Michigan Medicine and Interpreter Services policies and procedures

• Communicate Interpreter Services resources and protocols to hospital staff and patients

• Adhere to the National Standards of Practice and the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care according to the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC).

• Perform other duties and accept projects as assigned

• Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required 

• Experience in healthcare interpreting (minimum two years)

• Valid State of Michigan BEI II (minimum) and/or National Certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

• Valid State of Michigan Qualification with Medical Mental Health & DeafBlind Endorsement through the State of Michigan Bureau of Community Health Services 

Physical Requirements

• This position requires frequent standing, walking, and positioning during an interpreting session in addition to traveling to and from appointments

• Bachelor's degree 
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated customer service abilities
• Experience using scheduling databases
• Experience in project management and team coordination 

Flexibility is required, including occasional early morning in-person appointments (starting as early as 7:00 a.m.) or later afternoon appointments (staying as late as 7:00pm). 

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.