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Rush Copley Medical Center

Medical Interpreter

Aurora, IL · On-site

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for medical interpretation in the United States is $164,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $64,000.00 and $268,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Medical interpreters often encounter challenges such as managing complex medical terminology, maintaining patient confidentiality, and navigating cultural differences that may impact communication. Interpreters must stay neutral and avoid giving personal opinions, even when conversations are sensitive or emotional. Effectively handling these situations involves thorough preparation, ongoing training, and utilizing available resources like glossaries and support from colleagues or supervisors. Building trust with both patients and healthcare providers is also essential for fostering clear, accurate communication.

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Medical interpretation is the process of facilitating communication between healthcare providers and patients who speak different languages. Medical interpreters ensure that both parties understand each other's messages accurately, including medical terminology, diagnoses, and treatment plans. Their role is crucial in reducing language barriers, improving patient care, and maintaining confidentiality. Medical interpreters may work in hospitals, clinics, or remotely, and must adhere to strict ethical and professional standards.
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Medical Interpreter

Medical Interpreter

Rush Copley Medical Center

Aurora, IL • On-site

$21 - $31.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

Rush Copley Medical Center rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

773rd of 997 rated hospitals

Job description

Professionally trained and credentialed healthcare interpreters who meet Joint Commission requirements and provide consistency for internal language screening processes.
Provides interpreting services and the assurance of safety, quality, accuracy and confidentiality required in a healthcare setting.
In addition to language proficiency, medical interpreters must possess a set of skills and follow professional practice standards and a code of ethics.
Position Requirements:
Certificate in Medical Interpretation for Spanish preferred
Excellent verbal and written skills in both English and Spanish
Must be able to have good critical thinking skills to resolve patient issues.
Strong customer relations skills
RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects RUSH's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Benefits can be found here

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The mission of RUSH is to improve the health of the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships. RUSH will be the leading academic health system in the region and nationally recognized for transforming health care. RUSH's core values - innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect and excellence — are the roadmap to our mission and vision. These five values, known as our I CARE values, convey the philosophy behind every decision RUSH employees make. RUSH employees also commit themselves to executing these values with compassion. This translates into a dedication - shared by all members of the RUSH community - to providing the highest quality patient care.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Aurora, IL, US

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