Spanish Interpreter

Propio Language Services; New York (NY); Remote; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking Remote Contract Spanish Interpreters to provide high-quality consecutive interpretation services. Candidates must have a strong commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and HIPAA compliance. Essential qualifications include technical proficiency in English and a successful completion of a Mockoral interpretation session. This entry-level position offers full-time employment with competitive salary in a diverse and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

• Submission of updated Resume in English required.
• Must complete language proficiency assessment with technical proficiency rating.
• Successful completion of a Mockoral interpretation session is required.
• Pass Propio's Medical Terminology Assessment with required score.
• Full Background Check and Security Screen are necessary.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and HIPAA compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive, first-person interpretation.
• Follows all client protocols and procedures.
• Maintains information confidentiality and interpreter ethics.
• Continuously improve vocabulary and specialized knowledge.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Technical proficiency in English

Understanding of medical terminology

Knowledge of interpreting ethics

Job description

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 12,000 clients with a diverse and highly experienced staff, and over 15,000 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 Spanish 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'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 Process:

• 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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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