Spanish Interpreter

Summary • This position will be part of facilitating culturally and linguistically appropriate communication between Customer and non-English/limited English speaking clients. • This position also offer a various shifts to work with

Details

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide effective audio remote interpreting service for consumers.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by Stratus Interpreting
• Exhibit professional behavior at all times including punctuality and preparedness for shifts, respectful and collaborative interaction with colleagues and supervisors, and timely and accurate record keeping.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
• Complete video, audio and platform training and pass the internal readiness check before taking live calls.
• Participate in ongoing quality assurance and call monitoring programs.

Required Experience:

• Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (i.e., Spanish-to-English or vice-a-versa).
• Must have at least 1 year of community/medical interpreting experience.
• Certifications such as those endorsed by NCHI and NBCMI: CCHI or CMI or State of Washington/DSHS are preferred but not required
• Follow a designated schedule
• Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences as it relates to legal/medical care.
• Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI, and NCIHC).
• Familiarity with the medical profession and its privacy laws (HIPAA) as well as other state and federals laws applied to medical interpreting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work as a team even in a video remote interpreting environment.
• Pass an oral proficiency assessment prior to hire