Spanish Interpreter

Propio Language Services; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking experienced interpreters to deliver consecutive interpretation in various fields, including medical and legal. The ideal candidates will have a technical proficiency in English and a commitment to confidentiality and ethics. Candidates must pass several assessments, including a Mockoral session and a medical terminology evaluation. Experience in interpreting is preferred. This role presents an opportunity to work on diverse projects across multiple languages.

Qualifications

• Updated resume in English required at application time.
• Completion of English Language Proficiency test with a rating of 3 or higher.
• Successful Mockoral interpretation session required to meet quality standards.
• Pass Propio's online Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology Assessment.
• Background Check and Security Screen are mandatory.
• Commitment to confidentiality and adherence to interpreter ethics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-person consecutive interpretation.
• Follow all protocols and procedures as required by clients.
• Maintain information confidentiality and adhere to ethics.
• Continuously improve vocabulary and subject knowledge.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Technical proficiency in English

Medical terminology knowledge

Adherence to ethics and HIPAA compliance

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, we provide critical interpreting and translation services in over 350 languages to more than 12,000 clients with a diverse and highly experienced staff and over 15,000 contract interpreters.

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, and social services.

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's online 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.

Evaluation Standards

• National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)
• International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA)
• California Healthcare Interpreters Association (CHIA)

Propio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.