Spanish Video Remote Interpreter (VRI)

Job Title: Spanish Interpreter

Location: Remote, work from home in Peru

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Position Overview: The Spanish Medical VRI is responsible for handling on demand audio and video calls to serve our limited English proficient (LEP) community and practitioners in a variety of industries such as Healthcare, Government, Community, Education, etc.

Job Functions

- Provide effective video and audio interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
- Capture company provided data during interpreting session when required.
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
- Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
- Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
- Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences.
- Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
- Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the video and audio sessions.
- Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
- Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.
- Perform customer service duties (processing documents, phone calls, etc.) as directed.

Qualifications





- Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (Spanish to English and vice-versa).
- Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
- Successful completion of a proficiency assessment or have a national certification.
- Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).
- HIPAA compliant work environment and setting.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

- Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
- Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
- National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI, NBCMI or DSHS.
- Accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).

Technical Requirements

- High speed internet connection, cable or fiber optic services preferred.
- HIPAA compliant workspace, with 4 walls and a door that locks.
- Computer must have a direct connection into the modem.
- Home office must have a blue or green backdrop.
- Workspace must be quiet, distraction free from people, pets or outside noise.

Seniority Level

- Entry level

Employment Type

- Full-time

Job Function

- Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

- Translation and Localization

📌 OVERNIGHT Spanish Video Interpreter (Perú)
🏢 Universal Language Service
📍 Perú