Portuguese Medical Interpreter

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

📋 Description

• Respond to calls professionally, adhering to the Interpreter's code of conduct.

• Always be ready to take notes during calls.

• Familiarize yourself with the specific terminology relevant to the healthcare and medical fields.

• Accurately convey all messages in their entirety, without additions, omissions, or substitutions.

• Deliver exceptional customer service during interpretation tasks.

• Facilitate effective communication between Limited English Proficient individuals and Clients by providing precise and complete interpretations.

• Implement established standards of practice.

• Participate in internal professional training sessions.

• Show enthusiasm for obtaining new professional certifications.

• Maintain communication and provide updates to your team leader.

• Adhere to the dress code requirements for video remote interpreting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in the source language (English) and a native speaker of the target languages "Brazilian and European Portuguese."

• Over 1 year of experience in telephone interpretation with a reputable interpretation company.

• Strong understanding of medical terminology.

• Familiarity with legal terminology is advantageous.

• International certifications in the healthcare sector are a plus (e.g., PICSI, ALTA, HIPAA).

• High school diploma in your native language.

• Possess high emotional intelligence and cultural tolerance.

• Excellent skills in communication, listening, note-taking, and memory retention.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position with a defined schedule.

• Available as a full-time or part-time role (including business and weekend hours).

• Immediate start available following onboarding.

• Access to internal certified training.

• Monthly payment schedule.

• Employment based on a contract type.