Italian Speaking Interpreter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Egypt.

📋 Description

• Deliver precise, comprehensive, and respectful video interpretation services between English and Italian, with occasional over-the-phone interpretation sessions.

• Ensure faithful communication without adding, omitting, or modifying the intent of the speakers.

• Adhere to the professional ethics, standards of practice, and procedures established by the company.

• Uphold confidentiality and meet all applicable healthcare privacy regulations.

• Exhibit cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds, communication styles, and patient preferences.

• Maintain professionalism and exercise sound judgment regarding interpreter role boundaries.

• Adjust to changing technologies, workflows, and service demands.

• Engage in mandatory training, coaching, and quality assurance activities.

• Complete the structured evaluation process and foundational training prior to commencing live sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient, professional-level verbal communication skills in both English and Italian.

• A genuine comprehension of the medical interpreting field; informal experiences, such as interpreting for family members, are acceptable.

• Capable of accurately and comprehensively interpreting medical information in both languages.

• Willingness to undergo a medical interpreting proficiency assessment as part of the selection process.

• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively within the US healthcare environment.

• Strong reliability, sound judgment, and a customer service-oriented mindset.

• Comfortable using video conferencing tools and adapting to new remote technologies.

• Must be able to pass background checks and drug screenings.

• A dedicated home workspace reserved for this position: a private, distraction-free room with a locking door and wired high-speed internet; no Wi-Fi, hotspot, satellite, or DSL connections.

• Comfortable being on camera for the majority of each shift.

• Located in Egypt and available for remote work.

• Willingness to work night shifts aligned with US Eastern Time (ET).

• Prior experience in medical interpreting, formal medical interpreter training, relevant certificates or degrees, national medical interpreter certification, and knowledge of medical terminology are beneficial but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Work From Home

• Training & Development

• Equipment provided