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Nationwide Children's Hospital

Valid National Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting CHI or CMI or certification within 12 months of hire, required. Skills: * Bilingual. Fluency in foreign language and English, required.

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Valid National Certificate in Healthcare Interpreting CHI or CMI or certification within 12 months of hire, required. Skills: * Bilingual. Fluency in foreign language and English, required.

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How much do core certification healthcare interpreter jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for core certification healthcare interpreter in the United States is $64,020.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter?

Core Certification Healthcare Interpreters are professionals who have earned the Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter™ (CCHI) credential, demonstrating their competency to interpret accurately and ethically in healthcare settings. They facilitate communication between patients with limited English proficiency and healthcare providers, ensuring that language barriers do not compromise patient care. The certification is nationally recognized and requires candidates to pass a rigorous exam assessing their knowledge of medical terminology, interpreting skills, and ethical standards. Certified interpreters play a crucial role in improving healthcare outcomes and patient safety.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter?

To thrive as a Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter, you need fluency in at least two languages, a deep understanding of medical terminology, and a CCHI Core Certification. Familiarity with interpretation protocols, video or phone interpreting platforms, and confidentiality standards is crucial. Strong active listening, cultural competence, and the ability to remain impartial are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure accurate communication, patient safety, and trust between healthcare providers and patients with limited English proficiency.

What opportunities for professional growth can a Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter expect within healthcare organizations?

Core Certification Healthcare Interpreters often find a variety of advancement opportunities as they gain experience. Many interpreters move into lead or supervisory interpreter roles, become trainers for new staff, or specialize in particular medical fields such as mental health or oncology. Some also transition into roles involving policy development, language access coordination, or quality assurance. Ongoing education and additional certifications can further enhance career prospects and allow interpreters to take on more complex assignments or leadership positions.

What is the difference between Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter vs Medical Interpreter?

AspectCore Certification Healthcare InterpreterMedical Interpreter
CertificationsRequires the Core Certification for Healthcare Interpreters from CCHI or NBIAHCMay hold similar certifications but not necessarily the Core Certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare settingsVaries; healthcare, legal, social services
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, hospitals, clinicsHealthcare, legal, social services
Search & Comparison IntentYesOften compared with Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter

The Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter is specifically certified to work in healthcare settings, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Medical Interpreter is a broader term that may include uncertified or differently certified interpreters working across various settings. The Core Certification emphasizes specialized healthcare knowledge, making it the preferred credential for healthcare interpreting roles.

How to become a certified healthcare interpreter?

To become a certified healthcare interpreter, individuals typically need to complete a training program in medical interpreting, demonstrate proficiency in both languages, and pass a certification exam such as the Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) or National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI). Certification requirements may vary by organization and state, and maintaining certification often involves ongoing education and re-certification exams.
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Interpreter - Spanish - Kenosha - Part-Time

Kenosha, WI

Children's Wisconsin
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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Part-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Facilitate communication between clinical staff and patients or their guardians in medical and community settings.

  • Interpret, sight translate, and prepare written translations of medical and health-related documents.

  • Attend educational meetings, contribute to projects, and maintain professional expertise related to medical interpreting.

Children's Wisconsin rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 66 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

262nd of 1,066 rated hospitals

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it's like to work at Children's Wisconsin:https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/

Interpreters facilitate basic communication between clinical staff and clients or patients, which includes parents or guardians. Communication may take place in a medical or community setting, providing interpretation, sight translation and/or simple translation on an AVS (After Visit Summary).
  • Medical Interpreter course completion through a Technical School or higher education institution strongly preferred
  • Requires at minimum a High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
  • Must pass verbal and written proficiency tests with an overall score of 80%. Includes proven Spanish linguistic abilities in medical interpreting and knowledge of the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC) code of ethics.
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology used in primary care and dental services through completion of Medical Terminology class
  • National certification must be completed within 2 years of hire either through CCHI or the National Board, and certification must be maintained.
  • Assists in facilitating communication between staff and clients or patients and their parents or guardians, before, during and after treatment using less complex medical terminology.
  • Interprets in a variety of situations and settings, e.g. appointments, meetings, examinations, treatment or therapy sessions.
  • Provides non-English speaking patients and families with an appropriate sight translation of medical/social/health care information and other important documents from an English version.
  • Attends in-services and educational meetings to maintain and enhance professional expertise. Attends and contributes to assigned committees, task forces, special projects.
  • Translate, proof read, edit, and prepare the final version of written materials in the electronic health record (Epic) or MS Word.
  • May provide additional down-time support with scheduling, audits, special projects
  • Computer and word processing expertise including MS Word, comfort with an iPad and working in our electronic health record.
  • Good customer service skills, strong communication skills and excellent listening skills.
  • Effective organizational skills with attention to detail including ability to prioritize and assess needs.
  • Ability to multi-task in order to manage interpretation for more than one patient/family at a time.
  • Analytical ability to complete audits, proof read translations and review scheduling; making recommendations for change.

**Preference is experienced Medical Spanish Interpreter for this opening.

Interpreter II: Requires a minimum of two (2) years interpreter experience , preferably in a medical setting.

In-house contractors may qualify after full rotation has been completed, generally around 12 months.

Interpreter I: requires dual language proficiency English/Spanish with ability to break linguistic and cultural barriers between patients and medical staff. Ability to shift from one language to another in simultaneous and consecutive mode of interpreting.

Medical interpreting training/education and/or work experience is required.

This is a part-time (FTE .5, benefits eligible) role.

Schedule will be Monday - Fridays 12:30pm to 5:00 pm.

-No weekends or holidays.

This opening is will primarily cover the Children's Wisconsin Kenosha clinic location: 6809 122nd Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53142 and will also support the Lakeside Pediatrics clinic and the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in Mount Pleasant.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Certifications/Licenses:

+ one of the following: - N/A, CCHI-Certified Healthcare Interpreter - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters, CMI-Certified Medical Interpreter - National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters

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