Spanish Interpreter - Casual

Northfield Hospital + Clinics; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift Differential Pay

ESST (Earned Safe and Sick Time)

PERA pension plan 7.5% employer match

Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans

Loan Forgiveness – PSLF/MN programs

Certifications + Continuing Education

Free On-Site Parking

Qualified Bilingual Staff Program

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, OTC

Job summary

Northfield Hospital + Clinics seeks a Spanish Interpreter to facilitate communication for patients and families with staff across the hospital and clinics in Northfield and surrounding communities.

The role requires strong bilingual skills, interpretation experience, and clinic-based availability. In addition to base wage, eligible benefits and shift options may apply.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish required for effective in-person and over-the-phone interpretation.
• Prior medical Spanish interpreting experience preferred to ensure accurate terminology.
• Registration on MN DOH Spoken Language Health Care Interpreter Roster is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between patients, families, and healthcare staff across hospital and clinics.
• Assist Spanish-speaking patients with scheduling appointments by phone or in person.
• Coordinate interpreter services for languages other than Spanish as needed.
• Translate written hospital documents into Spanish.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Medical interpretation experience

Bilingual communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

40-hour Community Interpreter program

Job description

Summary

The Spanish Interpreter position provides Spanish interpreting/translation services for all settings of the organization. Bridges communication between healthcare staff and limited-English-proficiency patients/families.

Title

Spanish Interpreter

Compensation

We are committed to providing compensation information for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The hourly wage range for this position is $24.66–$34.81. This range reflects the base pay for this position.

Key Accountabilities

• Interprets between patients/families and healthcare staff in various departments of the hospital or at any of the clinics in Northfield, Farmington, Faribault, Lakeville, and Kenyon.
• Assists Spanish-speaking patients/families/others in setting up clinic appointments in person or over the phone.
• Coordinates interpreter services for languages other than Spanish to meet patient communication needs.
• Translates written hospital documents into Spanish.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of 40-hour Community Interpreter program
• Registration on the MN Department of Health Spoken Language Health Care Interpreter Roster
• Fluency, both oral and written, in English and Spanish
• Prior Medical Spanish interpreting experience, strongly preferred
• Post offer successful passing score on Spanish-English Interpretation Test (company-paid and completed remotely via phone)
• Initial Crisis Prevention Certification (CPI) within six months.
• Valid Driver's License

Schedule

• Casual/Call, 8-hour shifts (regular weekday hours are 8:00am-4:30pm)
• May include travel to off-site clinics (eligible for mileage reimbursement from the hospital to the clinics, if required)
• If called, option to come in after hours or on weekends, with a minimum of 2 hours of pay for each response.

Benefits

• Eligible for Shift Differential Pay in addition to base wage
• Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST) accrued on first paycheck
• Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match
• Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Eligibility – PSLF + MN state programs for qualifying roles
• Employer-Provided Certifications + Continuing Education
• Additional perks: Free On-Site Parking, Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items

About Us

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 1,000 employees. We’re recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. We’re proud to be named to Becker’s 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon—along with Urgent Care locations in Northfield, Lakeville, and Farmington. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here.

• This posting is not a complete list of duties or responsibilities. Job functions, schedules, and terms of employment may change in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and agreements.