Bilingual Medical Interpreter (Spanish) – Day Shift

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Medical Spanish Interpreter to support patient care on a full-time, day-shift schedule (Tuesday–Saturday) in Chicago. The role provides medical and general interpreting for patients and staff, prioritizes urgent requests, and ensures accurate interpretation documentation.

Minimum three years’ acute-care interpreting experience and a high level of fluency in English and Spanish are required; a medical interpreter certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in medical interpreting in an acute care setting.
• Fluency in English and another language, both oral and written.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and formal training in medical interpretation.
• Knowledge of cultural competency and healthcare disparities.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and general interpreting for patients, families and healthcare staff.
• Prioritize multiple interpreter requests based on urgency and need.
• Document interpretation encounters and monitor productivity and throughput.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure clear communication.

Skills

Medical interpreting

Bilingual EN/ES

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Medical interpreter certification (NCIHC)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Northwestern Medicine seeks a Medical Spanish Interpreter to support patient care on a full-time, day-shift schedule (Tuesday–Saturday) in Chicago. The role provides medical and general interpreting for patients and staff, prioritizes urgent requests, and ensures accurate interpretation documentation.

Minimum three years’ acute-care interpreting experience and a high level of fluency in English and Spanish are required; a medical interpreter certificate is preferred.