Spanish–English Interpreter (Medical / Remote)

Lingtopia Group; Comisión de Fomento de Perú; Remote; ARS 63,868,000 - 127,737,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote Position

Competitive Per-Minute USD pay

Monthly adherence bonus

Job summary

Lingtopia Group is seeking an experienced Spanish–English medical interpreter for a 100% remote, full-time role. The interpreter will provide accurate, culturally sensitive interpretation via OPI and VRI, handling medical conversations with patients and healthcare professionals.

Applicants must have proven medical interpreting experience at a professional level, C1+ fluency in Spanish and English, and familiarity with HIPAA expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven professional medical interpreting experience is REQUIRED.
• Advanced fluency (C1+ or higher) in BOTH Spanish and English is MANDATORY.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology in both languages.
• Consecutive interpretation experience in medical settings.
• Experience with OPI and/or VRI platforms.
• HIPAA familiarity and professional ethics.
• Calm, confidential handling of sensitive conversations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in real-time during medical consultations and telehealth.
• Consecutive interpretation for diagnoses, treatment plans, and informed consent.
• Maintain neutrality, accuracy, and confidentiality during sessions.
• Adhere to HIPAA and interpreting standards; participate in QA activities.

Skills

Medical interpreting

Bilingual EN/ES

HIPAA knowledge

Consecutive interpretation

OPI/VRI platforms

Neutrality & confidentiality

Education

Interpreter certification (CCHI/NBCMI)

Tools

OPI platforms

VRI platforms

Video conferencing

Job description

Spanish–English Medical Interpreter | Remote OPI & VRI

Role Description

This full-time, fully remote Spanish–English Medical Interpreter position at Lingtopia Group is exclusively for experienced medical interpreters with proven professional experience supporting healthcare-related interactions.

The interpreter will provide accurate, complete, and culturally sensitive interpretation between Spanish-speaking patients and English-speaking healthcare professionals through Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) platforms.

Daily responsibilities include facilitating real-time, consecutive interpretation during medical consultations, telehealth appointments, patient assessments, discussions of symptoms and diagnoses, treatment plans, medication instructions, informed consent procedures, and other healthcare-related conversations.

The role requires strong medical terminology knowledge, the ability to interpret complex clinical information accurately, and experience handling sensitive patient interactions while maintaining neutrality, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Interpreters must adhere to applicable HIPAA requirements, organizational protocols, and professional interpreting standards while participating in quality assurance and ongoing performance improvement activities.

Important: Previous professional medical interpreting experience is MANDATORY. Candidates without relevant healthcare interpreting experience will not be considered.

Qualifications

• Proven professional medical interpreting experience is REQUIRED. Applicants must have previous hands-on experience interpreting real healthcare conversations between patients and medical professionals.
• Advanced fluency (C1+ or higher) in BOTH Spanish and English is MANDATORY, including excellent listening, speaking, comprehension, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology in both Spanish and English, including diagnoses, treatment procedures, medications, and healthcare-related terminology.
• Demonstrated experience with consecutive interpretation in medical or healthcare settings.
• Previous experience with Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) and/or Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) platforms.
• Ability to interpret complex medical information accurately, completely, and impartially without omissions, additions, or alterations.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations, patient privacy requirements, and professional medical interpreting ethics.
• Strong cultural awareness, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional during sensitive or high-pressure medical interactions.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection, PC/laptop, noise-canceling USB headset, webcam, and a quiet, private workspace suitable for confidential healthcare conversations.
• Ability to manage remote interpreting sessions independently while following established quality and operational standards.
• Medical interpreter certification or formal training (such as CCHI or NBCMI) is highly preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience interpreting for U.S. healthcare providers is considered a strong advantage.

Preferred Locations — LATAM

We are currently prioritizing experienced Spanish–English Medical Interpreters residing in the following countries:

Candidates residing in these locations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employment Type & Compensation

• 100% Remote Position
• Competitive Per-Minute Compensation Paid in USD
• Scheduling Based on Agreed Availability Blocks
• Monthly Adherence Bonus upon reaching 5,000 interpreted minutes per month, subject to company eligibility requirements
• Ongoing Medical Interpreting Assignments
• Quality Assurance and Professional Development Support

Specific compensation rates will be communicated by our HR team following CV review.

• Only candidates with proven medical interpreting experience and C1+ fluency in BOTH Spanish and English will be considered.