Entry-level Remote Spanish Medical Interpreter

**Entry-Level Remote Spanish Medical Interpreter**
- (freelance, remote; part-time)_

Organization: The Language Doctors, Inc.

The Language Doctors is seeking Entry-Level Remote Spanish Medical Interpreters to join our diverse team. As a linguistic service company dedicated to breaking language barriers and fostering global connections, we are looking for individuals who share our commitment. The chosen interpreters will advocate for patients, ensuring access to comprehensive healthcare services through intercultural mediation.
- **Responsibilities**:

- **Accurate and Timely Interpretation**:Provide precise and timely remote interpretation services for diverse clients.
- **Ethical Standards and Confidentiality**:Interpret critical information, adhering to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.
- **Positive Interactions**:Foster positive interactions with healthcare professionals, patients, customers, and clinical staff.
- **Documentation**:Maintain comprehensive daily activity logs and necessary documentation.
- **Continuous Learning**:Actively participate in ongoing educational programs and internal professional training.
- **Professional Call Handling**:Answer calls professionally, following the Interpreter's code of conduct, and take notes during calls.
- **Industry-Specific Vocabulary**:Ensure familiarity with industry-specific vocabulary, especially in healthcare and medicine.
- **Customer Service Excellence**:Provide exceptional customer service during interpreting sessions, adhering to standards of practice.
- **Communication Facilitation**:Facilitate communication between Limited English Proficient individuals and clients.
- **Cultural Sensitivity**:Demonstrate a commitment to cultural sensitivity and professionalism in various industries, responding promptly to interpreting sessions, and maintaining a calm demeanor, especially in emergencies.

**Qualifications**:

- **Bilingual Skills**:Fluent in Spanish and English, with cultural awareness.
- **Communication Skills**:Able to communicate effectively, considering regional and accent differences.
- **Listening and Note-Taking**:Strong listening, retention, and note-taking abilities.
- **Language Background**:Background or interest in language-related fields.
- **Age Requirement**:Minimum age of 18.
- **Independent Worker**:Capable of independent work with a commitment to specified hours.
- **Education**:High school diploma.
- **Interpersonal Skills**:High emotional intelligence, cultural tolerance, and effective communication.
- **Resourceful and Detail-Oriented**:Resourceful with attention to detail and a sense of ownership.
- **Communication Proficiency**:Strong written and verbal communication skills, focused on excellent customer service.
- **Confidentiality and Teamwork**:Proficient in managing confidential information, adaptable to teamwork.
- **Problem-Solving and Follow-through**:Strong problem-solving skills and ability to follow directions.

**Technical Requirements**:

- **Dedicated equipment**:Computer, headsets, and camera.
- **High-speed internet connection** (minimum 5 Mbps download, 3 Mbps upload) for work-related communication.
- Access to a **quiet, distraction-free space.**:

- **Direct cable or fiber optic connection** from modem to desktop or laptop (satellite service not permissible).

**Working hours**:
This is a part-time position. The working hours are Monday to Fridays from 9am to 5.30 pm EST. We suggest 4 to 6 hours a day. (Times are expressed in US Eastern Standard Times).
- The Language Doctors is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws_

**Translating Ideas, Connecting Cultures.**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 - 36 per week

Application Question(s):

- Assuming permanent long-term employment, what is the most competitive starting compensation PER MINUTE you are willing to consider in your local currency?

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (required)

**Experience**:

- Medical Interpreter: 1 year (preferred)
- remote work: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- Advanced English (C1/C2) (required)
- Spanish (native) (required)