Swahili Interpreter

Rapport International; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Rapport International in the Boston area is seeking qualified Swahili interpreters for in-person assignments. We welcome bilingual professionals with medical terminology proficiency and HIPAA confidentiality.

Interpreters must have in-person availability, reliable transportation, and the ability to use our online portal. This is an independent contractor role with flexible hours and no guaranteed schedule.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual and able to interpret in medical settings.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology required.
• Confidentiality and HIPAA compliance must be maintained.
• In-person interpreters only; own transportation needed.
• Must have access to an online portal and be able to print/upload vouchers.
• Interpreting experience and certification REQUIRED.
• Ability to setup for video calls when needed.
• Background checks required.
• Some availability M-F 7AM–5PM as services typically occur then.

Skills

Fully bilingual

Excellent communication

Medical terminology

HIPAA confidentiality

In-person interpreters only

Interpreting experience

Simultaneous interpreting experience

Video calls setup

Background checks

Availability M-F 7AM-5PM

Education

Interpreting certification

Tools

Printer access

Online portal

Printing vouchers

Job description

Looking for Qualified Interpreters!

We are a growing interpreting service provider looking to onboard hard-working, fully bilingual foreign language interpreters to provide in-person interpretation for our local Massachusetts area clients.

We have an immediate need for Swahili interpreters in the Boston area.

Requirements

• Fully bilingual
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality/ HIPPA compliance
• We are looking for IN PERSON interpreters only, you must have transportation to attend appointments locally
• Technical skills for learning/using online portal (printing and uploading vouchers required)
• Must have access to a printer
• Interpreting experience and certification REQUIRED
• Proper set up to do video calls as needed
• Simultaneous interpreting experience preferred
• Background checks required
• Schedule is PRN (as needed), and needs can be sporadic depending on languages spoken. We offer flexibility based on interpreter's availability and preferences. However, applicants must have some availability M-F 7AM-5PM as this is when services typically needed.

Please include all languages you speak in your resume.

Please note, this is an independent contractor position with flexible hours. Hours are not guaranteed and are based on availability, languages spoken and client needs.

Salary: $40 per hour