Cultural Health Navigator
University Health
Cultural Health Navigator
University Health
Academic health system with teaching hospitals
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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 CenterCultural 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
Academic health system with teaching hospitals
University Health is an academic health system with two acute-care hospitals, a large behavioral health program, a long-term care facility, and many primary care clinics. It serves as the teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, training future physicians. The downtown Truman Medical Center campus houses a Level One Trauma Center and includes cancer, imaging, eye, and other specialty centers, with additional outpatient facilities and services across the network. Its goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality care to the community while educating tomorrow’s doctors.
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