Onsite Interpreter - New York

Propio Language Services, Inc.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Propio Language Services in New York seeks onsite interpreters to provide consecutive in-person and remote interpretation, supporting clients across medical, legal, and social services. The role emphasizes HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA compliance and strict confidentiality.

You will work with patients, providers, and staff to ensure accurate communication. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18, have intermediate computer skills, and access to reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Intermediate level computer skills
• Access to reliable transportation
• Resume in English at time of application

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive in person and virtually both by phone and video remote 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.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA and/or regulatory requirements or policies and standards.
• Establishes and maintains quality service and positive interaction with all patients, customers, visitors, health care providers, and clinical employees.
• Continuously improves vocabulary and specialized subject matter knowledge, as required for various clients, such as medical, legal, social services, etc.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

In-person interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Phone interpretation

Video remote interpretation

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 6,000 clients with a diverse and highly experienced staff, and over 8,000 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 Onsite Interpreters in theNew York, NY area who have a sincere desire to use their language skills to help people and are passionate about what they do.

Contract Responsibilities:

• Provides consecutive in person and virtually both by phone and video remote 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.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA and/or regulatory requirements or policies and standards.
• Establishes and maintains quality service and positive interaction with all patients, customers, visitors, health care providers, and clinical employees.
• 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.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Intermediate level computer skills
• Access to reliable transportation