Spanish Interpreter

Allina Health; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,914 - 49,207; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health is hiring a Spoken Language Interpreter to facilitate clear communication between LEP patients and healthcare professionals. The role involves in-person, telephone, and video interpreting, with occasional travel.

You will translate written materials and document services in the electronic medical record, contributing to patient care across departments. A focus on quality and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience as listed on the job description
• Vocational or Technical Training in a medical interpreter program such as Bridging the Gap or similar
• 0 to 2 years of interpreting experience preferably in health care

Responsibilities

• Interpreting between LEP patients and healthcare providers in person, by telephone, and video, including driving/travel as needed
• Documentation of interpreting services in the electronic medical record
• Identify and communicate quality concerns and participate in quality improvement activities
• Translate, proofread, edit, and revise translated materials
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpreting

Written translation

Documentation

Quality improvement

Safety

Education

Bridging the Gap interpreter training

Community Interpreting credits

Job description

Location Address: 2925 Chicago AveLoading Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Date Posted: July 16, 2026

Department: 16008130 Allina Interpreter Services

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length: < 7 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 20

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: None

Job Summary

Join our healthcare team as a Spoken Language Interpreter and ensure clear communication between patients and medical professionals! Use your language skills to facilitate accurate and compassionate interactions, helping to provide the best possible care. If you're dedicated to bridging language barriers and improving patient outcomes, apply now to make a meaningful impact in our healthcare community!

Key Position Details

• .5 FTE (40 hours per 2 week pay period)
• < 7 hour day shift
• No weekend rotation
• Written translation experience helpful

Job Description

Accurately interprets messages between Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients and healthcare providers or support staff in a variety of settings. Translates the written version of documents or medical records as requested.

Principle Responsibilities

• 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. Will require driving/traveling based on patient needs.
• 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.
• Translation.
  • Translates, proofreads, edits, and revises translated materials following accepted professional standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 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
• 0 to 2 years of interpreting experience preferably in health care

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's or Vocational degree in business or health care related field or equivalent

Licenses/Certifications

• State of Minnesota Medical Interpreters Roster 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
• One of the following is required within 1 year of employment with Allina:
  • National Health Care Interpreter Certification within 1 year
  • Certified Health Care Interpreter (CHI) or Core CHI from Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
  • Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters
  • Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Hub-CMI from National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

Physical Demands

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

Pay Range

Pay Range: $26.07 to $35.72 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.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) – voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.