Senior Hmong 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:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union

Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

None

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones.

We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

• 1 FTE (80 hours per 2 week pay period)
• 8 hour day shift
• No weekend rotation

Accurately interprets messages between Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients and companions and healthcare providers or support staff in a variety of settings. Translates the written documents or medical records from the source language to the target language. Works in collaboration with other members of the language services team. Acts as a mentor for other translators and interpreters.

• 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.
• Translation.
  • Translates, proofreads, edits, and revises translated materials following accepted professional standards.
• Process Development.
  • Promotes the advancement of translation and interpretation services with the health care team by developing cutting-edge processes, participating in employee development and monitoring, measuring and evaluating service processes.
• 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.
• 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
• 2 to 5 years experience interpreting in healthcare
• 0 to 2 years experience translating in healthcare

• 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
• National Health Care Interpreter Certification within 1 Year required or
• Certified Health Care Interpreter (CHI) or Core CHI from Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters within 1 Year required or
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters within 1 Year required or
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Hub-CMI from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters within 1 Year 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
• American Translators Association (ATA) certification preferred

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

Pay Range: $27.65 to $37.90 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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