Spanish Medical Interpreter - Per-Diem, Seattle Day Shift

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Harborview Medical Center’s Interpreter Services Department is seeking a Medical Interpreter 1, Spanish for a per-diem, day shift in Seattle, WA. This role supports patient access to care and ensures accurate communication between patients and healthcare teams.

Requirements include high school graduation or equivalent and two years of interpretation experience in a clinical setting, plus certification from WA DSHS, NBCMI, or CCHI. Equivalent education or experience may substitute where allowed.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Two years interpretation experience in a clinic or hospital setting is required.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications where allowed by law, including certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral, sight and written interpretation for target languages (Spanish).
• Transmit information accurately between patient and provider or staff.
• Encourage direct communication between patient and provider or staff.
• Manage cross-cultural encounter complexity and assist patients with forms as needed.

Skills

Spanish language

Interpretation experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Harborview Medical Center’s Interpreter Services Department is seeking a Medical Interpreter 1, Spanish for a per-diem, day shift in Seattle, WA. This role supports patient access to care and ensures accurate communication between patients and healthcare teams.

Requirements include high school graduation or equivalent and two years of interpretation experience in a clinical setting, plus certification from WA DSHS, NBCMI, or CCHI. Equivalent education or experience may substitute where allowed.