Spanish Interpreter - West

Propio Language Services - Geo Tag Jobs; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Propio Language Services is seeking a Remote Spanish Contract Interpreter for its OnDemand PropioONE service. You will provide consecutive interpretation and uphold client confidentiality as required by HIPAA and ethics policies.

Qualifications include English language proficiency (ILR 3+), completion of Propio's Medical Terminology Assessment, and a background check. Prior interpreting experience is preferred, and resumes must be submitted in English.

Qualifications

• Updated Resume in English at time of application.
• English proficiency ILR 3+ required.
• Passing Mockoral interpretation session.
• Completion of Propio's Medical Terminology Assessment.
• A full Background Check and Security Screen.
• Commitment to confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive, first-person interpretation.
• Follow interpreter protocols and Propio L.S. policies.
• Maintain information confidentiality and interpreter ethics.
• Continuously improve vocabulary for various clients (medical, legal, social services, etc.).

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

English proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Mockoral interpretation

Medical terminology assessment

Background check

Job description

At Propio Language Services we are closing 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 onsite services in more than 350 Spoken Languages and American Sign Language, for over 14,000 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 have an immediate need for a Remote Spanish Contract Interpreters for our OnDemand service PropioONE.

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.

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

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

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.