UTAH LOCAL/ON-SITE - Qualified Bilingual Interpreter

Seeking Bilingual Language Professionals:

ESPECIALLY QUALIFIED MEDICAL INTERPRETERS

LOCAL UTAH CANDIDATES ONLY

THIS IS NOT REMOTE WORK

Must be located in Salt Lake, Provo, Ogden, Murray, Draper, American Fork, Riverton, Sandy, Bountiful, and surrounding cities

Currently contracting all languages.

Especially seeking SPANISH.

Also seeking: Cantonese, Arabic, Laotian, Nepali, Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Zulu, Kinyabwisha, ASL, Italian, and Russian.

Role Summary

InterpreLink provides interpretation services primarily for health care needs. Language Interpreters facilitate communication between health care providers and limited English proficient patients. Interpreters are expected to interpret accurately and address concerns without omitting or adding information. The interpreter plays a vital role in ensuring clear and effective communication between patients and providers while adhering to the Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care.

About InterpreLink:

InterpreLink Professional Language Services is dedicated to providing quality interpretation and translation services for Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals in our communities. Our commitment to 100% customer satisfaction and professionalism is the core of our business. We strive to become the #1 interpretation and translation service provider by delivering high-quality service, innovation, and passion. Our goal is to build communication bridges and ensure business continuity for clients, regardless of the languages they speak. We have experience with compliance with the Office of Civil Rights (Title VI of Civil Rights Act), CMS, and Joint Commission. Our carefully selected, background-checked interpreters undergo language proficiency testing, receive extensive training, and gain experience in medical and other settings to ensure clear and effective communication at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre-sessions with both patients and providers to explain the interpreter's role.
• Interpret medical advice and information accurately while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assure patient comprehension and assist with appointment scheduling.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to professional boundaries.
• Explain cultural differences or practices to health care providers and patients when appropriate.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, customer service orientation, and professionalism.
• Be punctual, and adhere to the Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care.

Skills and Requirements:

• Fluency in English and the non-English working language, with the ability to understand complex grammar, structure, syntax, and medical terminology in both languages. A language assessment will be required at some point during the hiring process.
• Prior experience or training in medical terminology is preferred but not required, as long as the candidate is willing to learn and adapt quickly.
• One year of related experience and a high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a nationally accredited 40-hour training program, such as Bridging the Gap or The Community Interpreter, or equivalent (Preferred). If not completed, candidates must be willing to complete the training. Note: 1099 subcontractors are required to pay for their training.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to handle stressful situations, and cultural awareness.
• Flexibility and ability to work outside normal working hours.
• Pass a background check and health screening.

Job Types: Part-time/On-Call & Independent Contractor

Salary: $18.00 - $33.00 per hour (depending upon language, experience, training)

Experience

• Interpreting: 1 year
• Qualified or Certified Medical and Community Interpreter (Trained): 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)