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    Cultural Health Navigator (Spanish) - Language Access - UH Truman Medical Centers (5 days per week; 8:30a-5:00p; Mon-Fri)

    University Health Truman Medical Center, United StatesFull-timePosted 4w ago
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    Cultural Health Navigator (Spanish) - Language Access - UH Truman Medical Centers (5 days per week; 8:30a-5:00p; Mon-Fri)
    101 Truman Medical Center

    Job Location

    University Health Truman Medical Center
    Kansas City, Missouri

    Department

    Language Access UHTMC

    Position Type

    Full time

    Work Schedule

    8:30AM - 5:00PM

    Hours Per Week

    40

    Job Description

    Cultural Health Navigator (Spanish)
    Bridge communities. Break barriers. Improve lives.

    Position Summary:
    University Health is seeking a Cultural Health Navigator (CHN) to support equitable healthcare access for refugee, immigrant, and underserved communities. In this vital role, you’ll help patients overcome cultural and linguistic barriers by providing interpretation, navigation support, and resource connection to ensure access to care and community services.

    You'll play a central role in promoting health equity, screening for social needs, and guiding patients—particularly Black, Hispanic, and uninsured populations—through healthcare systems with empathy, cultural understanding, and personalized support.

    What You’ll Need:

    • Associate’s degree or equivalent education/experience

    • Proficient in the English and Spanish language required

    • At least 1 year of healthcare interpretation experience (preferred)

    • Successful completion of Bridging the Gap, JCCC, SBA, or equivalent

    • Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills

    • Deep understanding of immigrant/refugee cultural, social, and economic needs

    • Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    • High empathy, strong self-awareness, and a passion for community impact

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Community Health Worker and/or National Healthcare Interpreter Certification

    • Proven ability to build trust and navigate diverse community relationships

    Why Join Us?
    ✅ Empower vulnerable communities
    ✅ Shape a more inclusive healthcare system
    ✅ Be a voice and a guide for those who need it most

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    Truman Medical Center

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