OVERNIGHT Spanish Video Interpreter

Universal Language Service, Inc.; Perú; Remote; PEN 96,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language services provider is seeking a Spanish Video Remote Interpreter to handle audio and video calls for limited English proficient clients. This entry-level, full-time position requires fluency in Spanish and English, along with strong communication and customer service skills. The ideal candidate will navigate interpreting sessions professionally and maintain a focused, distraction-free workspace. Compliance with HIPAA standards and possessing relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent and strong verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English.
• Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills.
• Successful completion of a proficiency assessment or national certification.
• Extensive knowledge of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI, NCIHC).
• HIPAA compliant work environment and setting.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective video and audio interpreting sessions.
• Capture company provided data during interpreting sessions.
• Maintain professionalism while interpreting.
• Adhere to interpreter ethics and procedural requirements.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in a diverse environment.
• Respect LEP clients' culture, dialect and beliefs.
• Maintain professional demeanor during sessions.
• Speak clearly in both languages with proper pronunciation and enunciation.
• Render accurate concepts and meanings per interpreter protocol.
• Perform customer service duties as directed.

Skills

Fluent communication in Spanish and English

Listening and note-taking skills

Customer service skills

Proficiency assessment

Ethics standards

HIPAA compliance

Age 18+

Read & write in languages

Interpreting certifications

Medical interpreting certs

Training courses

Education

Degree or certifications in interpreting practices

National Medical Interpreter Certification

Job description

Spanish Video Remote Interpreter (VRI)

Job Title: Spanish Interpreter

Location: Remote, work from home in Peru

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Position Overview: The Spanish Medical VRI is responsible for handling on demand audio and video calls to serve our limited English proficient (LEP) community and practitioners in a variety of industries such as Healthcare, Government, Community, Education, etc.

Job Functions

• Provide effective video and audio interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
• Capture company provided data during interpreting session when required.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences.
• Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
• Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the video and audio sessions.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
• Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.
• Perform customer service duties (processing documents, phone calls, etc.) as directed.

Qualifications

• Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (Spanish to English and vice-versa).
• Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
• Successful completion of a proficiency assessment or have a national certification.
• Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).
• HIPAA compliant work environment and setting.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
• Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
• National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI, NBCMI or DSHS.
• Accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).

Technical Requirements

• High speed internet connection, cable or fiber optic services preferred.
• HIPAA compliant workspace, with 4 walls and a door that locks.
• Computer must have a direct connection into the modem.
• Home office must have a blue or green backdrop.
• Workspace must be quiet, distraction free from people, pets or outside noise.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Translation and Localization