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ChristianaCare

Medical Interpreter - Spanish

Wilmington, DE · On-site

$23.85 - $35.78/hr

Provide accurate and complete interpretation between Spanish andEnglish during medical appointments ... Accurately interpret medical terminology and sensitive healthcare information while preserving the ...

ECU Health

Health Care Interpreter II

Greenville, NC · On-site

... care interpreter for patients and team members in the consecutive, simultaneous, and sight ... Spanish This can be in person or in the call center ECU Health About ECU Health Medical Center ECU ...

Craig Hospital

Spanish Interpreter PRN

Englewood, CO

$21.59 - $31.09/hr

POSITION SUMMARY The PRN Spanish Interpreter provides accurate, confidential, and culturally ... Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI), National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters ...

SOSi

Freelance Healthcare Interpreter

$70K/yr

Overview SOSi is actively seeking qualified, professional, and experienced healthcare interpreters. Our job is to provide in person, over the phone, and video remote interpretation (VRI ...

Craig Hospital

Spanish Interpreter PRN

Englewood, CO · On-site

$21.59 - $31.09/hr

POSITION SUMMARY The PRN Spanish Interpreter provides accurate, confidential, and culturally ... Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI), National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters ...

ECU Health

Health Care Interpreter I

Greenville, NC · On-site

... care interpreter for patients and team members in the consecutive, simultaneous, and sight ... Spanish This will be an in-person position ECU Health About ECU Health Medical Center ECU Health ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for spanish healthcare interpreter in the United States is $24.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.03 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Spanish Healthcare Interpreter facilitates communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers. They accurately translate spoken words in medical settings, ensuring patients understand diagnoses, treatment plans, and medical procedures. Interpreters must be fluent in both Spanish and English, possess medical terminology knowledge, and follow confidentiality guidelines. Their role helps bridge language barriers, improving patient care and safety.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a Spanish healthcare interpreter?

To thrive as a Spanish Healthcare Interpreter, you need fluency in both English and Spanish, in-depth knowledge of medical terminology, and a solid understanding of interpreter ethics and confidentiality guidelines. Certification through organizations such as the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI), as well as familiarity with telehealth platforms and electronic medical record systems, is highly valuable. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help interpreters excel in sensitive healthcare settings. These competencies are vital for ensuring accurate communication, patient safety, and trust among patients and the care team.

What does a typical workday look like for a Spanish healthcare interpreter?

A typical day for a Spanish Healthcare Interpreter involves facilitating communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers during medical exams, consultations, and procedures. You may work in-person, via phone, or through video platforms, depending on the healthcare facility's needs. Interpreters often collaborate closely with nurses, doctors, social workers, and administrative staff to ensure clear and accurate information exchange. The pace can be fast and the situations varied, ranging from routine checkups to emergency department visits, which requires adaptability and professionalism throughout your shift.

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Medical Interpreter - Spanish

ChristianaCare

Wilmington, DE • On-site

$23.85 - $35.78/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

ChristianaCare rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 131 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Details
Your language expertise can help make exceptional care possible.
At ChristianaCare, clear communication is essential to safe, high-quality care. Our Language Services team helps ensure that patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) can understand, participate in, and make informed decisions about their healthcare.
We are seeking a Casual Spanish Medical Interpreter to support patients and caregivers.
Why ChristianaCare Language Services?
Professional interpretation is an important part of patient safety, health equity, and the patient experience at ChristianaCare. Our Language Services team provides a full spectrum of language support for our culturally diverse patient population and is a licensed training organization for The Community Interpreter®.
As a Medical Interpreter, you'll work alongside physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, using your language expertise to help patients and families have a voice in their care.
What You'll Do
  • Provide accurate and complete interpretation between Spanish andEnglish during medical appointments, assessments, family meetings, informed consent discussions, patient education, procedures, psychiatric and social work consultations, and palliative and end-of-life conversations.
  • Accurately interpret medical terminology and sensitive healthcare information while preserving the meaning and intent of the communication.
  • Serve as a linguistic and cultural resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain confidentiality, impartiality, and professional boundaries in accordance with ChristianaCare policies and the NCIHC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
  • Maintain flexibility to support on-call and emergency needs across our hospitals.

Medical interpreting requires more than conversational fluency. We're looking for professionals who can confidently and accurately interpret complex healthcare conversations.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required. An associate degree or college coursework in any area related to science or human services highly desired.
  • Advanced-High proficiency or above in Spanish and English
  • Successful completion of required language competency testing
  • Minimum 40-hour medical interpreter training program
  • Strong communication, listening, interpersonal, and cultural competency skills
  • National certification as a Medical or Healthcare Interpreter highly desired
  • Experience in a healthcare setting as a medical or healthcare interpreter, remote interpreting experience is a plus.

Why ChristianaCare?
Join a diverse and inclusive culture grounded in Love and Excellence, with programs and resources designed to support our caregivers at work and beyond.
Eligible caregivers may have access to medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement and financial planning resources; dependent and backup care services; fitness and wellness reimbursement; and employee discounts.
Bring your language expertise to a place where being understood can make all the difference.
Hourly Pay Range: $23.85 - $35.78
This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Post End Date
Sep 30, 2026
EEO Posting Statement
ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/

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ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health care organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,299 beds), a free-standing emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute and was rated by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation's Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is a nonprofit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. It is continually ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With the unique CareVio data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Industry

Outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Wilmington, DE, US

Year founded

1888

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