American Sign Language Interpreter

Join Allina Health as an American Sign Language Interpreter and help deliver inclusive, patient‑centered care by providing professional ASL interpretation in a trusted, mission‑driven healthcare system committed to communication access and equity.

Provides American Sign Language interpreter services in a variety of settings to facilitate communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients and companions with providers and other staff.

• Provides accurate, objective and first‑person interpretation services between healthcare professionals, patients and their families.
  • Facilitates appointments and referrals in person or by phone. Will require driving/traveling based on patient(s) need.
  • Provides sight translation of forms and other documents.
  • Manages daily workflows through utilization of available resources and communication with scheduling office.
  • Understands and utilizes video remote interpreting.
• Documents interpreting services in the electronic medical record
• Identifies and communicates quality concerns.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve service.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate's or Vocational degree in business or health care related field or equivalent
• 0 to 2 years of interpreting experience preferably in health care

• Valid Driver’s License required upon hire – MN and WI residents must obtain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment
• One of the following is required upon hire:
  • Certificate of Interpretation from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
  • Certificate of Transliteration from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
  • Comprehensive Skills Certificate from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
  • Certificate from National Association for the Deaf Level 4 or 5
  • National Interpreter Certification Advanced or Master

• Light Work:
  • Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently
• 0.0 FTE (Casual, per-case basis; minimum commitment of 8 hours per week)
• 8-hour day/evening shifts
• Southern service area coverage (Faribault, Owatonna, Northfield, and New Ulm);
  Specialist ASL Tactical Interpreter
• Millage reimbursed
• Weekend rotation:
  Every 4 week
• Must be willing to travel to assigned sites when coverage is needed

Pay Range: $44.64 to $61.76 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well‑being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well‑being. Because well‑being means something different to everyone, our award‑winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well‑being dollars, dedicated well‑being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee‑led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short‑term/Long‑term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
• Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.