What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Interpreter position at Comprehensive Language Access Solutions?
Comprehensive Language Access Solutions, LLC (CLAS) is a small, minority owned business located in Northern Virginia. CLAS provides in-person spoken language interpretation services in healthcare settings across the Northern Virginia area including: Virginia, DC and Maryland. We have identified an urgent need in our area for additional Medical Interpreters.
CLAS is hiring trained or willing to be trained multilingual medical interpreters to deliver in-person interpretation services to our clients. As a medical interpreter, you will facilitate accurate doctor-patient communication at hospitals, clinics and other healthcare-related facilities. Examples of appointment types include: cardiology, oncology, pediatrics, physical therapy, diagnostics and examinations.
We are looking for professional, motivated interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors to assist in executing our mission to deliver superior quality language access services dedicated to servicing those of Limited English Proficiency in our community and our healthcare providers.
This is an Independent Contractor position thereby offering time and place flexibility. You set your own schedule based upon your availability and the geographic location of each assignment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide accurate language interpreting services in both English and target language
- Relay the style and tone of the original language
- Facilitate doctor-patient communication
- Demonstrate empathetic and respectful behavior
- Be punctual
- Have attention to detail
- Follow professional Code of Ethics
Come be part of a unique, compassionate team dedicated to serving our community. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
- Fluency in English and Target Language is required, including familiarity with medical terminology
- Completed or plan to complete: Minimum of 40-hour medical interpreting training with language proficiency assessment is required
- U.S. work authorization required
- Be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19
- Must have reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations and appointments
- Flexible work schedule
- Training sponsorship opportunities: on a case-by-case basis will consider sponsoring individuals desiring to get professionally trained