Medical Interpreters Needed in Tri-Cities, WA

Languageline Solutions; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible assignment-based scheduling

Job summary

LanguageLine Solutions - Onsite Division in Tri-Cities, WA seeks dedicated Medical Interpreters to join the onsite team. Interpreters will work face-to-face in healthcare facilities on an as-needed basis, acting as a vital link between patients and providers with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

Fluency in English and at least one target language is required, along with knowledge of medical terminology. Prior interpretation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• English fluency and professional proficiency in at least one target language.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proven experience in medical interpreting (preferred).
• Excellent listening, memory retention, and note-taking skills.
• Ability to remain impartial, professional, and composed in sensitive situations.
• Educational background in languages or interpretation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, high-quality consecutive interpretation during medical appointments and healthcare interactions.
• Facilitate clear communication between healthcare providers and patients.
• Maintain professionalism, neutrality, and strict confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness in diverse healthcare settings.
• Follow client-specific protocols while confidently managing the flow of communication.

Skills

English fluency

Target language proficiency

Medical terminology

Interpreting experience

Active listening & memory

Professional conduct

Education

Languages/interpreting degree

Job description

Company: LanguageLine Solutions - Onsite Division

To learn more about us, please visit our website https://www.languageline.com/interpreting/onsite

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you believe everyone deserves clear communication in healthcare especially during critical moments?

LanguageLine Solutions, a global leader in language access services, is seeking dedicated Medical Interpreters to join our growing Onsite Division in Tri-Cities, WA and surrounding areas.

This is more than an interpreting role - it's an opportunity to be a vital link between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring understanding, dignity, and quality care for individuals with limited English proficiency.

What You'll Do

As an onsite medical interpreter, you will:

• Provide accurate, high-quality consecutive interpretation during medical appointments and healthcare interactions.
• Facilitate clear communication between healthcare providers and patients.
• Maintain professionalism, neutrality, and strict confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and awareness in diverse healthcare settings.
• Follow client-specific protocols while confidently managing the flow of communication.

You will work face-to-face in healthcare facilities on an as-needed basis as an independent contractor - offering flexibility while contributing to meaningful work.

What We're Looking For

• Fluency in English and at least one target language (spoken and understood at a professional level).
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proven medical interpreting experience (preferred).
• Excellent listening, memory retention, and note-taking skills.
• Ability to remain impartial, professional, and composed in sensitive situations.
• Educational background in languages or interpretation (a plus).

Why Join LanguageLine?

• Work with an industry leader in language access services.
• Make a tangible impact in your local community.
• Flexible assignment-based scheduling.
• Gain experience across a variety of healthcare settings.