Sign Language Certified Medical Interpreter

• Conducts medical and general interpreting and/or transliterating for deaf or hard of hearing staff patients and their families.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks training and education within the Health System.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Completion of accredited interpreter training program required.
Experience: No experience required.
Licensure: Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing VQAS performance assessment Level III (medical interpreter) or higher or similar certification from another state.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently traveling (distance: 1 mile). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.