Vietnamese Interpreter - Flexible Schedule

Burnes Home Accents; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly Paychecks

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Travel Time

Cell Phone & Technology Reimbursements

Mileage Reimbursements

Toll Reimbursements

Paid Training

Free Online CEU Eligible Course Trainings

National Certification Reimbursements

401K Plan

iPad for Business Use

Professional Development/Growth Opportunities

Employee Wellness and Discount programs

Job summary

A leading language solutions provider in California is seeking a full-time interpreter. The role involves accurately conveying conversations between English and Spanish speakers and requires strong communication skills and the ability to travel. Candidates must uphold confidentiality and have experience with medical terminology. The position offers benefits including paid sick leave, training reimbursements, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience with medical terminology is a plus.
• Ability to travel is necessary, along with a valid CA driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Convey thoughts and intentions accurately into the target language.
• Provide on-site and remote interpreting services.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Excellent listening and speaking skills

Experience using medical terminology

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Language World is a leading language solutions provider and employer of elite professionals. We are innovators, highly experienced, and focused on bridging divides of language and culture. For 20 years, we’ve given voice to our clients and the Limited-English Community.

Seniority Level: Entry level | Employment Type: Full-time | Job Function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing | Industry: Consumer Goods

Responsibilities

An interpreter’s responsibility is to convey another individual’s thoughts and intentions quickly and accurately into a target language. The interpreter must be culturally competent and determine how messaging is intended to be received while retaining the conversation's integrity. Interpreters should also possess the following traits:

• Ability to quickly grasp spoken phrases and express the messaging concisely into the target language instantly while maintaining the intent of the original speaker.
• Provide language solutions through on-site and remote interpreting (over-the-phone and video).
• Professionally communicate and conduct the interpreting session.
• Maintain confidentiality acquired during an interpreting encounter as required by HIPAA.

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Excellent listening, speaking, and retention skills to accurately convey messaging.
• Experience using medical terminology.
• Promptly submit timekeeping and administrative tasks.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations throughout the designated regions.
• Possess a valid CA driver’s license and current auto insurance.
• Available to work and have flexibility during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
• Must successfully pass the screening assessment, applicable background, and drug screenings, in addition to verification of work authorization.
• Possess, or be willing to obtain medical clearances; TB, MMR, Varicella proof of immunity, and up to date on all vaccinations.

Additional Attributes

• Strong communication skills.
• Passion for helping others.
• Attention to detail.
• Desire to continue learning.

Benefits

• Bi-Weekly Paychecks.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Paid Travel Time.
• Cell Phone & Technology Reimbursements.
• Mileage Reimbursements.
• Toll Reimbursements.
• Paid Training.
• Free Online CEU Eligible Course Trainings.
• National Certification Reimbursements.
• 401K Plan.
• iPad for Business Use.
• Professional Development/Growth Opportunities.
• Employee Wellness and Discount programs.