Swahili Interpreter

Rapport International; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapport International is seeking qualified in-person interpreters to serve our Lincoln, Nebraska clients. This is an independent contractor role with flexible hours and a PRN schedule, requiring transportation to attend local appointments.

Candidates should be fully bilingual with medical terminology knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality. Vaccination proof or exemption documentation may be required during the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual required.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality/HIPAA compliance.
• In-person interpreters only; you must have transportation to attend local appointments.
• Technical skills for learning/using online portal (printing and uploading vouchers).
• Must have access to a printer.
• Interpreting experience and/or certification preferred.
• Background checks and drug screens required.
• Schedule is PRN (as needed), part time or less depending on languages spoken; some availability M-F 7AM-5PM.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation for medical facilities or clients.
• Coordinate with clinics to schedule interpretation sessions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance during all engagements.

Skills

Fully bilingual

Excellent communication

Medical terminology

Confidentiality (HIPAA)

In-person interpretation

Printer access

Scheduling flexibility

Job description

Looking for Qualified Interpreters!
As a busy interpreting service provider, we are seeking to onboard hard-working, fully-bilingual foreign language interpreters to provide in-person interpretation for our local Nebraska clients. Would you like to make a difference in your community? This is a great opportunity for someone looking to use their cultural knowledge to help non English speakers in your area. Join our exceptional team and enjoy great job satisfaction along with flexible hours.
We have an immediate need for Swahili interpreters in the Lincoln 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/or certification preferred
• Background checks and drug screens required
• Schedule is PRN (as needed), part time (or less depending on languages spoken) and is flexible based on interpreter's availability and preferences. However, applicants must have some availability M-F 7AM-5PM as this is when services are typically needed.

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.

Proof of Vaccination Requirement

As a company providing interpretation services to medical facilities, we require all interpreter candidates to provide proof of vaccination as part of our hiring process. This is necessary to comply with our clients' health and safety requirements. If you have a medical or religious exemption, please inform us, and appropriate accommodations will be considered. Please be prepared to submit your vaccination proof or exemption documentation prior to your interview. All medical information will be handled confidentially in accordance with applicable laws.

Please include all languages you speak in your resume.

We look forward to hearing from you!