Spanish Interpreters - Alexandria

Homeland Language Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is hiring Spanish-English Interpreters in Virginia to provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient patients. Candidates should have at least one year of medical interpreting experience and fluency in both English and Spanish. The role offers a flexible schedule with the ability to select jobs via smartphone. Join a dynamic team committed to exceptional patient care and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of medical interpreting experience required.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and interpreting language.
• Professional-level medical interpreting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient patients.
• Advocate for patients' access to healthcare services.
• Deliver culturally sensitive patient care.

Skills

Medical interpreting experience

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Intercultural mediation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in medical interpreting

Job description

We Are Hiring Spanish–English Interpreters

We are looking for experienced interpreters who want to join an international company and be a great help to the community. Do you have one year of experience working as an interpreter/translator? Do you enjoy what you do? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team with solid possibilities for professional growth while making extra cash in your spare time? If so, we want to hear from you!

Job Overview

The Interpreter provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their families, providers, and staff. The Interpreter advocates for LEP patients' access to the full range of health care services, providing intercultural mediation to assist providers in delivering culturally sensitive patient care. A commitment to providing exceptional customer experience, patient privacy & safety, and a teamwork spirit is required for this position.

Job Type

ONSITE

Location

Alexandria, VA, USA

Schedule

It is usually during regular business hours (8 AM - 6 PM), some Saturdays. Appointments are based on the needs of the clients.

Rate

It depends on certification and experience.

Your Background & Experience

• Work Experience: 1+ years of medical interpreting experience or successful internship program required. Experience in medical or human services setting preferred.
• Certifications are not compulsory but desirable: at least a high school diploma or equivalent. For Certified Interpreters: CMI, CHI, CCHI, interpreting diploma, NBCMI, 40‑hour medical interpreting course.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and the language of interpreting, with a preference for native-level fluency in the language of interpreting. Professional-level medical interpreting and short non-publication translation skills are required.

What We Offer You

• Contract type of employment.
• Flexible schedule: Work when you are available; select or decline jobs based on your schedule from the convenience of your smartphone!

About Us

Established 7 years ago, Homeland Language Services has been successfully providing high-quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team with 500+ professional interpreters and translators, offering interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.

If your expertise matches the above requirements, our HR team will contact you to discuss pay rates, schedules, and other working conditions. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.