Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter I

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Children's is seeking a Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter for an on-site role in Seattle. Mixteco Bajo is preferred but not required. Active certification (DSHS, CCHI, or NBCMI) is required. Position is 100% on-site, mostly Monday–Friday with occasional Saturdays.

The interpreter will provide in-person interpretation across medical settings, requiring fluent Spanish and English, and up-to-date medical terminology knowledge to support safe, accurate patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluent in designated language (Spanish) and English.
• Minimum of two years of medical interpreting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate spoken language interpretation in person or other modalities as assigned.
• Maintain knowledge of medical terminology to ensure linguistically appropriate care.

Skills

Spanish language

English proficiency

Medical interpreting experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are hiring for a Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter! Mixteco Bajo is preferred but not required. We require an active certification for this role (DSHS, CCHI, or NBCMI). This position is 100% on-site in Seattle mostly Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays on day shift.

Provide accurate spoken language interpretation services in person or other modalities as assigned. Requires advanced proficiency in English and target language, plus knowledge of medical vocabulary to ensure linguistically appropriate care.

Required Education/Skill/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Fluent in designated language and English

Minimum of two (2) years experience interpreting (in a medical/healthcare setting)

Current knowledge of medical terminology and procedures

Required Credentials :

Certified Medical Interpreter by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), or equivalent state or national medical certification such as Commission for Health Care Interpreters (CCHI) or National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI).

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree.

At least two (2) years Interpreting in a medical setting

Experience with simultaneous interpretation and/or sight translation.

Advanced medical terminology

Compensation Range

$32.87 - $49.31 per hour

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .

Benefits Information

Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits .

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