Mandarin Contract Interpreter

Propio Language Services; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in language services seeks Remote Contract Mandarin Interpreters to provide high-quality interpretation. Ideal candidates will have a strong command of Mandarin and English, along with specific training and experience in medical and legal contexts. This role involves commitment to ethics and confidentiality while enhancing communication for clients across various sectors.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of interpreting experience preferred.
• Technical proficiency rated 3 or higher on the ILR scale.
• Evaluation against 24 quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive, first-person interpretation.
• Follows interpreter protocols and ethics as required by clients.
• Continuously improves vocabulary and knowledge.

Skills

Interpretation

Language Proficiency

Confidentiality

Medical Terminology

Education

Completion of English Language Proficiency

Mockoral Interpretation Session

Background Check

Job description

At Propio Language Services we are closing the 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 on-site services in more than 350 languages, for over 9,000 clients with a diverse and highly experienced staff, and over 10,000 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 currently have a need for Remote Contract Mandarin Interpreters who have a sincere desire to use their language skills to help people and are passionate about what they do.

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 Mockoral interpretation session. Interpreters are evaluated against 24 quality standards and must attain a passing score.
• Completion of Propio'sonline 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.