Spanish Interpreter - Colombia

Propio Language Services, Inc.; Sur; Remote; COP 88,113,000 - 176,226,000; Full time

Job summary

Propio Language Services, Inc. is seeking remote Spanish contract interpreters to support our PropioONE OnDemand service. The role emphasizes consecutive interpretation and strict adherence to confidentiality and ethics in a HIPAA-compliant environment.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of interpreting experience, pass a medical terminology assessment, and complete an English-language proficiency evaluation. Background checks are required for all hires.

Qualifications

• Resume in English required at time of application.
• English proficiency ILR level 3+ (technical proficiency).
• Must pass a Mock oral interpretation session.
• Completion of Propio's Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology assessment.
• Background check and security screen required.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethics and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive, first-person interpretation.
• Follows interpreter protocols and Propio L.S. client procedures.
• Adheres to Propio L.S. confidentiality and interpreter ethics policies.
• Continually expands vocabulary and subject matter knowledge across medical, legal, social services, etc.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

English proficiency ILR 3+

Mock session completion

Medical terminology knowledge

Job description

At Propio Language Services we are closing language gap by connecting people anywhere and anytime through innovative technology and solutions.

Founded in 1998 Propio Language Services provides critical interpreting and translation services that improve the quality of life with the communities we engage in. We do that by providing both remote and onsite services in more than 350 Spoken Languages and American Sign Language, for over 14,000 clients with a diverse and highly experienced staff, and over 15,000 contract interpreters.

Quality interpretation is critical to our shared success, and it is only possible by bringing in the best interpreters in the industry.

We have an immediate need for a Remote Spanish Contract Interpreters for our OnDemand service PropioONE.

Contract Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive, first-person interpretation.
• Follows interpreter protocols and procedures as required by Propio L.S. clients.
• Follows all Propio L.S. policies and procedures related to information confidentiality and interpreter ethics.
• Continuously improves vocabulary and specialized subject matter knowledge, as required for various clients, such as medical, legal, social services, etc.

Requirements

• Submission of updated Resume in English at time of Application.
• Completion of English Language Proficiency with a language rating of “technical proficiency” (3 or higher on the nationally recognized ILR scale).
• Successful completion of a Mock oral interpretation session. Interpreters are evaluated against 24 quality standards and must attain a passing score.
• Completion of Propio's online Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology Assessment, with a passing score.
• A full Background Check and Security Screen.
• A signed commitment to confidentiality, adherence to ethics, and HIPAA compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of interpreting experience.

Propio’s evaluation process conforms to interpreting standards defined by:

• National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)
• International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA)
• California Healthcare Interpreters Association (CHIA)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Propio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.