Russian OPI/VRI Medical Interpreters

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

📋 Description

• Respond to calls in a professional manner while 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 industry in which you are interpreting (specifically healthcare and medical).

• Accurately and completely render all messages without adding, omitting, or substituting any information.

• Deliver the highest standard of customer service during interpretation.

• Facilitate communication between Limited English Proficient individuals and clients by providing precise and complete interpretation of messages.

• Adhere to established standards of practice.

• Participate in internal professional training.

• Show eagerness to obtain new professional certifications.

• Communicate and provide updates to your team leader.

• Follow dress code requirements for video remote interpreting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in the source language (English) and native fluency in the target languages 'Brazilian and European Portuguese.'

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in over-the-telephone interpretation with a reputable interpretation company.

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology.

• Familiarity with legal terminology is an advantage.

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

• High school diploma in your native language.

• High emotional intelligence and cultural tolerance.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position with a defined schedule.

• Immediate start available following onboarding.

• Internal certified training provided.

• Monthly fee payments.

• Employment based on a contract type.