Cultural Health Navigator; Spanish - Language Access - UH Truman Medical Centers

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

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Cultural Health Navigator - 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

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 English and a key refugee/immigrant language
• 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 Seniority level

• Seniority level
  
  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

Job function

• Job function
  
  Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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