Spanish Interpreter

Propio Language Services; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services company in Tampa, Florida, is looking for interpreters to provide consecutive interpretation across diverse fields such as medical, legal, and social services. Candidates must have technical proficiency in English, pass a Mockoral interpretation session, and meet ethical standards including HIPAA compliance. The ideal candidate should possess experience and a commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Updated Resume in English at time of Application.
• Completion of English Language Proficiency with a rating of 'technical proficiency'.
• Successful completion of a Mockoral interpretation session.
• Passing score on Propio's online Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology Assessment.
• Full Background Check and Security Screen.
• Signed commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provides consecutive, first-person interpretation.
• Follows interpreter protocols and procedures as required.
• Implements all applicable policies related to confidentiality and ethics.
• Continuously improves vocabulary and subject matter knowledge.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Technical proficiency in English

Medical terminology knowledge

Confidentiality and ethics adherence

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 for the communities we engage in. We offer both remote and on-site services in more than 350 languages to over 12,000 clients with a diverse and highly experienced staff, and more than 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, 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.

Propio’s evaluation process conforms to interpreting standards defined by:

• 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.