Spanish Interpreter

Propio Language Services; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services company is seeking Remote Contract Spanish Interpreters with strong English skills. Responsibilities include providing consecutive interpretation and following strict protocols to ensure confidentiality. Candidates must have a technical proficiency in English, pass a mock session, and complete necessary assessments. This full-time position is ideal for individuals looking to start in the interpreting field.

Qualifications

• Updated Resume in English submitted at time of application.
• Completion of English Language Proficiency with technical proficiency.
• Passing score in Mockoral interpretation session.
• Completion of Propio's medical terminology assessment.
• Full background check and security screen.
• Commitment to confidentiality, adherence to ethics, and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive, first-person interpretation.
• Follows interpreter protocols and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to ethics.
• Continuously improves vocabulary and specialized subject knowledge for medical, legal, social services, etc.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Confidentiality

Medical knowledge

Technical proficiency in English

Job description

Overview

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'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.

Evaluation standards

• Diversity conforms to the following standards: 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 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

• Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing