Spanish Interpreters - Washington DC

Homeland Language Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Contract employment

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is hiring experienced Spanish-English interpreters in Washington, DC to provide vital interpretation for healthcare services. This role requires fluency in both languages, a commitment to quality care, and a flexible work schedule. Ideal candidates have medical interpreting experience and a focus on patient advocacy. Join a dynamic team dedicated to serving the community.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of medical interpreting experience or successful internship required.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish preferred.
• Professional level medical interpreting skills required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical interpreting

Fluency in Spanish and English

Intercultural mediation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 teamwork spirit is required for this position.

After you familiarize yourself with the following description of the position, you can click "Apply now" and send us your resume and certificate in PDF or Word files.

Job type: ONSITE.

Location: Washington, DC, 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 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 are 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 required.
• COVID-19 considerations:All Interpreters must provide proof of vaccination, wear masks and carry portable hand sanitiser when on appointments unless the client determines otherwise.

What we offer you:

• Contract type of employment.
• 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 get into a friendly team, that supports each other, actively communicates, has its own corporate culture, and achieves its goals together!

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. 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.

Send us your resume. 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.

We will be happy to welcome you to our team!