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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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About University Health

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day. University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other catego

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