Spanish Interpreter

Location Address: 2925 Chicago Ave Loading Dock Minneapolis, MN

Date Posted: July 16, 2026

Department:  Allina Interpreter Services

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length: < 7 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 20

Union

Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: None

Join our healthcare team as a Spoken Language Interpreter and ensure clear communication between patients and medical professionals! Use your language skills to facilitate accurate and compassionate interactions, helping to provide the best possible care. If you're dedicated to bridging language barriers and improving patient outcomes, apply now to make a meaningful impact in our healthcare community!

• .5 FTE (40 hours per 2 week pay period)
• < 7 hour day shift
• No weekend rotation
• Written translation experience helpful

Accurately interprets messages between Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients and healthcare providers or support staff in a variety of settings. Translates the written version of documents or medical records as requested.

• Interpreting.
  • Provides accurate, and complete in-person, telephone and video interpreting services to healthcare professionals, patients and companions following department standards and National Council on Interpreting in Health Care ethics and standards of practice. Will require driving/traveling based on patient needs.
• Documentation.
  • Documents interpreting services in the electronic medical record.
• Safety and Quality.
  • Identifies and communicates quality concerns.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities to evaluate and improve service.
• Translation.
  • Translates, proofreads, edits, and revises translated materials following accepted professional standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• Vocational or Technical Training in a medical interpreter training such as Bridging the Gap, The Community Interpreting and/or interpreting credits from an accredited institution
• 0 to 2 years of interpreting experience preferably in health care

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's or Vocational degree in business or health care related field or equivalent

• State of Minnesota Medical Interpreters Roster required
• 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 within 1 year of employment with Allina:
  • National Health Care Interpreter Certification within 1 year
  • Certified Health Care Interpreter (CHI) or Core CHI from Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  • Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
  • Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Hub-CMI from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

• Light Work:
• Lifting weight up to 20 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently

Pay Range: $26.07 to $35.72 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.

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