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Opportunity Council

Translator/Interpreter

Bellingham, WA · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

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Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Farsi, Mixteco, Vietnamese, Chinese. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ... Maintains up-to-date knowledge of specialized educational, medical, and program-specific ...

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How much do chinese medical interpreter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for chinese medical interpreter in the United States is $24.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $29.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical challenges faced by Chinese medical interpreters in a healthcare setting?

Chinese Medical Interpreters often encounter challenging situations such as navigating complex medical terminology, interpreting for patients with varying dialects or literacy levels, and handling sensitive topics under stressful conditions. They may also need to quickly adapt to changes in patient volume or emergency scenarios while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality at all times. Collaborating with healthcare teams requires balancing impartiality with empathetic communication to facilitate understanding. Despite these challenges, many interpreters find the work highly rewarding as they play a crucial role in ensuring equitable access to healthcare for Chinese-speaking patients.

What is a Chinese medical interpreter?

A Chinese Medical Interpreter facilitates communication between patients and healthcare providers by translating spoken or written medical information between Chinese and English. They ensure accuracy and cultural sensitivity while interpreting diagnoses, treatment plans, and medical histories. This role requires fluency in both languages, a strong understanding of medical terminology, and adherence to confidentiality regulations like HIPAA.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chinese medical interpreter?

To thrive as a Chinese Medical Interpreter, you need fluency in both Mandarin and English, a strong grasp of medical terminology, and interpreting techniques, often supported by a relevant interpreter certification such as CMI or CHI. Familiarity with hospital information systems and remote video interpreting platforms is commonly required. Excellent listening skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to stay calm under pressure distinguish outstanding interpreters. These competencies are vital to ensure accurate, clear, and sensitive communication between medical professionals and patients, impacting both care quality and patient experience.

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Infographic showing various Chinese Medical Interpreter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,625 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

Chinese Interpreters

Homeland Language Services

Denver, CO • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

We are hiring CHINESE - ENGLISH INTERPRETERS!


We are looking for experienced interpreters who want to join an international company and be a great help to the community.


Do you have one year of experience working as an Interpreter/translator? Do you enjoy what you do? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team with solid possibilities for professional growth? While making extra cash in your spare time? If so, we want to hear from you!


Job Overview:

The Interpreter provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their families, providers, and staff. The Interpreter advocates for LEP patients' access to the full range of health care services providing intercultural mediation to assist providers in delivering culturally sensitive patient care. A commitment to providing exceptional customer experience, patient privacy & safety, and a teamwork spirit is required for this position.


After you familiarize yourself with the following description of the position, you can click "Apply now" and send us your resume and certificate in PDF or Word files. 


Job type: ON-SITE


Location: Denver, CO


Schedule: It is usually during regular business hours (8 AM - 6 PM), some Saturdays. Appointments are based on the needs of the clients.  


Rate: it depends on Certification and Experience:


Your background and experience:


  • Work Experience: 1 + years of medical interpreting experience or a successful internship program required. Experience working in medical or human services setting preferred. 
  • Certifications are not compulsory, but desirable. At least a high school diploma or equivalent. For Certified Interpreters: CMI, CHI, CCHI, Interpreting diploma from an interpreting school, NBCMI, 40-hour medical interpreting course.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and the language of interpreting, with a preference for native-level fluency in the language of interpreting. Professional-level medical interpreting and short non-publication translation skills are required.
  • COVID-19 considerations: All Interpreters must provide proof of vaccination, wear masks and carry portable hand sanitizer when on appointments unless the client determines otherwise.


What we offer you:


  • Contract type of employment.
  • Flexible schedule: Our flexible schedule allows you to work when you are available, you may select or decline jobs based on your schedule or availability from the convenience of your smartphone! 


If you choose to work with Homeland Language Services you will get into a friendly team, that supports each other, actively communicates, has its own corporate culture, and achieves its goals together!



About us:

Established 7 years ago, Homeland Language Services has been successfully providing high-quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team with 500+ professional interpreters and translators. They have solid experience and professional skills to serve our clients with the best language services in modern fast-paced global business. We offer interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.


We invite you to follow the link to Homeland Language Services website to discover more about our company.


Send us your resume. If your expertise complies with the requirements listed above, our HR Team will contact you by email to explain in detail the pay rates, schedules, and other working conditions. 


We will be happy to welcome you to our team!

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