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Onsite Interpreter - Aurora CO

Propio Language Services

#Customer Service #Background Check #Confidentiality #HIPAA #Drug Test #Medical #Social Services #Legal #Protocols #Ethics #Contractor #NCIHC

Contract On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 5 months agoCloses Apr 13

Location

Aurora County, South Dakota

Quick overview

The contractor is responsible for providing consecutive, in-person interpretation services while strictly adhering to interpreter protocols, company policies, and ethical standards, including maintaining strict patient confidentiality as required by regulations like HIPAA.

Requirements summary

Applicants must possess at least one year of interpreting experience, be a minimum of 18 years old, and hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent, along with access to reliable transportation.

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Job description

At Propio Language Services we are closing the language gap by connecting people anywhere and anytime through innovative technology and solutions.

Founded in 1998 Propio Language Services provides critical interpreting and translation services that improve the quality of life with the communities we engage in. We do that by providing both remote and on-site services in more than 350 languages, for over 6,000 clients with a diverse and highly experienced staff, and over 8,000 contract interpreters.

Quality interpretation is critical to our shared success, and it is only possible by bringing in the best interpreters in the industry.

We currently have a need for Onsite Contract Interpreters in the Aurora, CO metro area who have a sincere desire to use their language skills to help people and are passionate about what they do.

Contract Responsibilities

Provides consecutive in person, first-person interpretation.
Follows interpreter protocols and procedures as required by Propio L.S. clients.
Follows all Propio L.S. policies and procedures related to information confidentiality and interpreter ethics.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA and/or regulatory requirements or policies and standards.
Establishes and maintains quality service and positive interaction with all patients, customers, visitors, health care providers, and clinical employees.
Continuously improves vocabulary and specialized subject matter knowledge, as required for various clients, such as medical, legal, social services, etc.

Requirements

1+ years of interpreting experience.
Submission of updated Resume in English at time of Application.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Intermediate level computer skills
Access to reliable transportation
Ability to provide documentation of updated vaccinations to include but not limited to (dependent of location, federal and local regulations and business policies for healthcare and others): TB, MMR, Varicella, Hep B (or declination), TDAP and Seasonal Influenza (Flu) and Covid
Successful completion of a drug test and Background Check & Security Screen.
A signed commitment to confidentiality, adherence to ethics, and HIPAA compliance.

Propio’s evaluation process conforms to interpreting standards defined by

National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)
International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA)
California Healthcare Interpreters Association (CHIA)

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere

Propio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.