Kʼicheʼ / Quiché Interpreter

Rapport International; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Rapport International is seeking qualified interpreters for in-person interpretation in the Omaha, Nebraska area. This independent contractor role offers flexible hours with a PRN schedule and requires transportation to attend local appointments.

Must be fully bilingual with strong communication skills, and familiarity with medical terminology. HIPAA confidentiality is required, and prior interpreting experience or certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual with strong language proficiency.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Interpreting experience and/or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation for medical facilities in the Omaha area.
• Travel to appointments locally and maintain punctuality.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Use online portal including printing and uploading vouchers.

Skills

Fully bilingual

Excellent communication

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Interpreting experience

Tools

Printer access

Job description

Looking for Qualified Interpreters!

As a busy interpreting service provider, we are seeking to onboard hard-working, fully-bilingual foreign language interpreters to provide in-person interpretation for our local Nebraska clients. Would you like to make a difference in your community? This is a great opportunity for someone looking to use their cultural knowledge to help non English speakers in their area. Join our exceptional team and enjoy great job satisfaction along with flexible hours.

We have an immediate need for K'iche' interpreters in the Omaha area.

Requirements:

• Fully bilingual
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality/ HIPPA compliance
• We are looking for IN PERSON interpreters only, you must have transportation to attend appointments locally
• Technical skills for learning/using online portal (printing and uploading vouchers required)
• Must have access to a printer
• Interpreting experience and/or certification preferred
• Background checks and drug screens requiredSchedule is PRN (as needed), part time (or less depending on languages spoken) and is flexible based on interpreter's availability and preferences. However, applicants must have some availability M-F 7AM-5PM as this is when services are typically needed.

Please note, this is an independent contractor position with flexible hours. Hours are not guaranteed and are based on availability, languages spoken and client needs.

Proof of Vaccination Requirement: As a company providing interpretation services to medical facilities, we require all interpreter candidates to provide proof of vaccination as part of our hiring process. This is necessary to comply with our clients' health and safety requirements. If you have a medical or religious exemption, please inform us, and appropriate accommodations will be considered. Please be prepared to submit your vaccination proof or exemption documentation prior to your interview. All medical information will be handled confidentially in accordance with applicable laws.

Please include all languages you speak in your resume.

We look forward to hearing from you!