Spanish Interpreters - Santa Barbara

Homeland Language Services; Santa Barbara, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Spanish-English interpreters to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on providing essential interpretation services for Limited English Proficient patients, ensuring they receive culturally sensitive care. With a commitment to exceptional customer service and patient advocacy, this position offers the opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment. Join a friendly team that values communication and collaboration while making a real impact in the community. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary skills, this could be your next great opportunity!

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• 1+ years of medical interpreting experience or a successful internship required.
• Fluency in English and the language of interpreting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient patients and families.
• Advocate for patients' access to healthcare services.

Skills

Medical Interpreting

Fluency in English

Cultural Sensitivity

Intercultural Mediation

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Interpreting Certification

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? 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 (in person)

Location: Santa Barbara County, CA

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 and experience:

• Work Experience: 1+ years of medical interpreting experience or a successful internship program required. Experience working in medical or human services setting preferred.
• Certifications: Not compulsory, but desirable. At least a high school diploma or equivalent. For Certified Interpreters: CMI, CHI, CCHI, Interpreting diploma from an interpreting school, 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 (1099/W-BEN8)
• Flexible schedule: Our flexible schedule allows you to work when you are available, you may select or decline jobs based on your schedule or availability from the convenience of your smartphone!

If you choose to work with Homeland Language Services, you will join a friendly team that supports each other, actively communicates, has its own corporate culture, and achieves its goals together!

About us:

Established in 2016, 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. They have solid experience and professional skills to serve our clients with the best language services in modern fast-paced global business. We offer interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.

We invite you to follow the link to Homeland Language Services website to discover more about our company.

If your expertise complies with the requirements listed above, our HR Team will contact you by email to explain in detail the pay rates, schedules, and other working conditions.

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