Interpreter- Dari (Part Time)

Salary Range: $24.17 - $35.53 Hourly

Hours: 20 hours per week

Fluent in English and Dari

Would you like to have a career that makes a daily difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a caring, respectful, diverse community? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading!

HealthPoint is a community-based, community-supported and community-governed network of non-profit health centers dedicated to providing expert, high-quality care to all who need it, regardless of circumstances. Founded in 1971, we believe that the quality of your health care should not depend on how much money you make, what language you speak or what your health is, because everyone deserves great care.

Position Summary:

Responsible for interpretation and translation between non-English speaking patients and staff. Assist patients and staff to interact and communicate with each other.

Compensation is dependent on skills and experience.

Your contribution to the team includes:

• Interpret the subject content, emphasis, tone and concept for staff and patients accurately.


• Provide oral interpretation and written translation services for all clinical procedures and functions.


• Assist patients through all phases of their office visit including intake, patient care and exit procedures, in a timely fashion.


• Provide follow-up and appointment confirmation contact with non-English speaking patients in their primary language via telephone or in writing.


• Document accurately in patient records all substantial communications which were interpreted or translated for staff and/or patients.


• Facilitate good relations between staff and non-English speaking patients and their families in communicating cultural issues.


• Assist HealthPoint with bilingual projects, procedures, edits, opinions, and poster designs as directed.


• Provide administrative support as directed to include, but not limited to filing, pulling patient charts, copying patient records, and contacting patients to confirm appointments.


• Assist with patient workflow when not delivering direct patient interpretation.

Must have’s you’ll need to be successful:  

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, plus six months to one year related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Fluency in one language, ability to read and write medical terminology in that language.


• Beginning level of Word, Excel and Outlook required.


• Valid Washington State Driver's License with an acceptable driving record determined by HealthPoint's insurance carrier. 

If you have the following it’s a plus:

• Current Medical DSHS Interpretation Certification preferred.

 HealthPoint is committed to offering all employees a competitive compensation package, including benefits and several other perks.

At HealthPoint, you'll find more than a job - you'll find meaningful work that strengthens the health of the communities we serve across King County. We're proud to invest in our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Benefits-eligible employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents, plus HSA and FSA options.


• Financial wellbeing – Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match.


• Time to recharge – Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Extended Illness Time Away, eight (8) paid holidays, three (3) floating holidays, Compassion Time Away, and Opportunity Time Off for extended personal time away to rest and recharge.


• Well-being resources – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), employee wellness program, and access to voluntary benefits including supplemental life, critical illness, accident, identity theft, and pet insurance.


• Career development – Professional development, ongoing learning, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.

Immunization Requirements

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required prior to starting at HealthPoint. HealthPoint does not accept the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine as proof of vaccination. Individuals who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine must provide documentation of an alternate COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine series.

As a condition of employment, all new hires must provide proof of required immunizations and/or immunity for:

• COVID-19


• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)


• Varicella


• Annual Influenza


• TB QuantiFERON Gold titer draw

Employees working in a HealthPoint clinic must also provide proof of:

• Tdap vaccination (within the last 10 years)


• Hepatitis B vaccination (for clinical positions with potential exposure to blood or bloodborne pathogens)

Documentation must be provided before your start date. If you are unable to provide documentation, HealthPoint can provide required vaccinations or immunity titers at no cost.

To learn more about HealthPoint, go to www.healthpointchc.org! #practiceyourpassion

It is the policy of HealthPoint to afford equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, because of sensory, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or any other factor protected by local, state or federal law, and to prohibit harassment or retaliation based on any of these factors.