Freelance Medical Interpreter

SOSi; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm is seeking qualified medical interpreters to provide in-person and remote interpretation services across Washington State. Candidates must be proficient in English and a target language, with the ability to handle various levels of language register. A high school diploma and the ability to obtain necessary certifications and background checks are required. This role offers remote opportunities for telephone and video interpretation, emphasizing support for injured workers and crime victims.

Qualifications

• Must have proficiency in both English and the target language, ILR scale 2+.
• Ability to maintain the tone and projection of the speaker.
• Must be able to preserve regional colloquialisms and slang.
• Proficiency in both English and Target Language (ILR 2+).
• Ability to obtain listed interpreter certifications (several options provided).

Responsibilities

• Provide scheduled and on-demand interpretation services.
• Interpret between patients and medical providers with low English proficiency.
• Manage and clarify speaker's statements as necessary.

Skills

Proficient in English and Target Language

Ability to obtain background check

Clear and intelligible pronunciation

Manage delivery and tone

Maintain appropriate projection

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services certification

Federal Court Interpreter Certification

National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreter

Job description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

Overview

SOSi is actively seeking qualified, professional, and experienced medical interpreters. Our job is to provide in person, over the phone, and video remote interpretation (VRI) interpretation services for scheduled and on-demand service requests within the state of Washington, and bordering zip codes. The government contractor requires interpretation services for injured workers and crime victims during medical and vocational appointments. All languages are encouraged to apply across the country.

• Provides scheduled and on-demand in-person, over-the-phone, and VRI consecutive interpretation between Multiple Languages and English and vice versa between medical/vocational providers and injured workers and crime victims with low English proficiency as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to obtain and provide a valid driver's license, U.S. passport or other government issued photo ID.
• Ability to obtain a background check through Washington Access To Criminal History (WATCH) website.
• Highly proficient in both English and Target Language, ILR scale of 2+.
• Ability to speak English and Target Language fluently, including high to low levels of language register, regional colloquialisms, and slang expressions, and do so with clear and intelligible pronunciation.
• Ability to preserve the tone and emotional level of the speaker, as well as manage the delivery, speed, and length of the statement (projection, pace and pausing) of the speaker.
• Ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while rendering interpretation, and request and incorporate clarification of speaker’s statements only when justified.
• Ability to obtain one of the following certifications:
  • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
  • Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination
  • Washington State Administrative Office for the Courts
  • National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreter
  • Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
  • US State Department Office of Language Services
• Ability to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number
• Ability to obtain a Unified Business Identifier (UBI) with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Additional Information

• In-person appointments throughout the state of Washington and surrounding zip codes.
• Remote work available for telephonic and video remote appointments.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.