Cantonese & Mandarin Medical Interpreter – 40 hrs/wk

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center, part of University of Washington, seeks a Medical Interpreter 1 for Cantonese and Mandarin. The role offers 40 hours weekly on a day shift to enable patient access and support language services across clinical encounters.

Responsibilities include interpreting across settings, translating in real time, and guiding patients through forms, with certification or credentialing required by state or national standards. Join a dedicated team in a leading care network.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years interpretation experience in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Certification or qualification as medical interpreter from recognized body (Washington DSHS, NBCMI, or CCHI).
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute minimum qualifications where allowed by law.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral, sight and written interpretation for target language(s).
• Transmit information accurately between patient and provider or staff.
• Encourage direct communication between patient and provider or staff.
• Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter.
• Provide sight translation in the presence of a provider and/or other medical staff.
• Assist patients to complete medical, financial, or other forms.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Harborview Medical Center, part of University of Washington, seeks a Medical Interpreter 1 for Cantonese and Mandarin. The role offers 40 hours weekly on a day shift to enable patient access and support language services across clinical encounters.

Responsibilities include interpreting across settings, translating in real time, and guiding patients through forms, with certification or credentialing required by state or national standards. Join a dedicated team in a leading care network.