Spanish Medical Interpreter (OPI and VRI)
About this role
About The Blond HR
The Blond HR operates at the intersection of HR operations, talent strategy, and technology, helping startups and growing businesses scale with purpose. As a specialized partner providing HR operations, talent strategy, culture building, and staffing excellence, the company focuses on building high-performing teams set to one mission: high-impact.
This position is with a global interpretation services provider to hire 20 Spanish to English Interpreters to work remotely. As a consecutive medical interpreter, you will facilitate clear communication between healthcare providers and Spanish-speaking patients, over the phone and by video.
What you will do
Interpretation
Accurately interpret medical terminology, diagnoses, treatments, and other information between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and medical staff
Cultural mediation
Help patients understand and navigate the healthcare system
Help providers understand cultural differences that may affect patient care
Confidentiality
Maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to the ethical standards of the interpretation profession
Documentation
Record each interpretation session, including date, time, duration, and type of interpretation
Professional development
Keep up to date with current medical terminology and healthcare practices
What we are looking for
Fluency in Spanish and English
Experience in medical interpretation or translation or transcribing
Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with the healthcare system
Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work well under pressure
Technical requirements
Minimum 15 Mbps download and upload internet speed, with a wired (Ethernet) LAN connection
Computer with a 5th generation processor or higher and at least 8GB RAM
USB headset (mandatory)
HD webcam
A quiet, professional workspace suitable for confidential medical conversations
Terms of engagement
Independent contractor position
Pay rate: 5 USD per hour, paid monthly via Payoneer only
Hourly shift program in the EST time zone. Shift timings are shared a couple of days before training begins
Attendance and QA bonuses are available on top of the hourly rate
No leave is permitted during the first month, except in emergencies with prior supervisor approval
Onboarding and training
Paid mandatory training of 80 hours over 10 business days
Training is paid at half the agreed hourly rate, for interpreters who pass the assessment and start working with the company
A final language assessment is conducted through LanguageStat
Interpreters who pass receive portal credentials and platform guidance from the IT team. You then log in during your scheduled shifts to take calls
Employment type: Contract
Workplace type: Remote
How to apply
Apply with your resume & Cover Letter. In the letter, please ensure the following [We won't accept a profile without one at any cases]:
Are you fluent in both Spanish and English?
How many years of interpretation experience do you have, especially medical interpretation?
How comfortable are you with medical terminology and healthcare conversations?
Can you work remotely for both OPI (audio) and VRI (video) interpretation, and what is your availability and time zone?
Are you comfortable with the pay rate of 5 USD per hour, and do you have a quiet, professional workspace?
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