Bilingual Interpreter - Portuguese/English

ContactLink Solutions LLC; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Full-time contractor position

Immediate availability

Monthly payments

Job summary

ContactLink Solutions LLC is seeking remote interpreters fluent in Portuguese and English to join its team of professionals. This is a fully remote, full-time contractor role with immediate onboarding and monthly payments.

You will interpret between healthcare and medical vocabularies, maintain accuracy, handle calls professionally, and collaborate with a team leader. A quiet, secure home workspace and reliable internet are required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Portuguese required.
• Minimum 1 year interpretation experience preferred.
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain high accuracy.
• Ability to explain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication when needed.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls professionally, adhering to interpreter code of conduct.
• Be familiar with industry vocabulary, especially healthcare and medical terms.
• Participate in internal professional training.
• Communicate and report to team leader.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Portuguese

1 year interpretation experience

Active listening

Retention skills

Note taking

Explain cultural concepts

Tools

USB headset

Windows 10/Mac

Job description

Are you a skilled interpreter looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity? We are seeking talented individuals proficient in Portuguese and English to join our team of international interpreters. If you have a passion for languages and a commitment to providing excellent service, we want to hear from you! This is a fully remote position.

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role infacilitatingcommunication between PORTUGUESE and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet& secureenvironment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and Portuguese.
• Minimum 1 year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

Technical Requirements:

• 90% English proficiency
• Steady wired internet connection
• USB wired headset
• Windows 10 or Mac

What we offer you:

• Fully remote. Interpreter works from his/her home office
• Full-time contractor position
• Immediate availability to start working after onboarding
• Monthly payments

Your responsibilities:

• Answer calls professionally, acting according to the interpreter’s code of conduct
• Be aware of the specific vocabulary of the industry the interpreter works with (healthcare and medical, specifically)
• Go into internal professional training
• Communicate and report to your team leader

*Based on your location, language testing and background check may be required*