LanguageLine SolutionsMedical Interpreter
May. 2017 - Jul. 2019RemotePrincipal Duties and Responsibilities:
Responded to calls promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.
Rendered correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
Communicated effectively in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation and polite expressions.
Maintained a professional demeanor throughout the call at all times.
Managed escalated calls and retained a calm demeanor during calls in the event that one of the primary speakers is incoherent or upset, especially in emergency situations.
Maintain punctuality and availability during scheduled work hours.
Follow client instructions, in compliance with protocol to ensure client expectations are met with the Limited English-speaking Person (LEP), avoiding interaction with the LEP without client’s permission.
Understand protocol and terminology for various industries including, but not limited to, Medical, Insurance, Finance and Law.
Demonstrated commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
Qualifications
Fluency in Spanish and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics.
Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the LEP.
Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred.