Cultural Health Navigator - Language Access - Uh Truman Medical Centers

**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **Please log into [myWORKDAY](http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** 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