Spanish Medical Interpreter (OPI and VRI)

About The Blond HR The Blond HR operates at the intersection of HR operations, talent strategy, and technology, helping startups and growing businesses scale with purpose. As a specialized partner providing HR operations, talent strategy, culture building, and staffing excellence, the company focuses on building high-performing teams set to one mission: high-impact. This position is with a global interpretation services provider to hire 20 Spanish to English Interpreters to work remotely. As a consecutive medical interpreter, you will facilitate clear communication between healthcare providers and Spanish-speaking patients, over the phone and by video. What you will do Interpretation • Accurately interpret medical terminology, diagnoses, treatments, and other information between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and medical staff Cultural mediation • Help patients understand and navigate the healthcare system • Help providers understand cultural differences that may affect patient care Confidentiality • Maintain strict patient confidentiality and adhere to the ethical standards of the interpretation profession Documentation • Record each interpretation session, including date, time, duration, and type of interpretation Professional development • Keep up to date with current medical terminology and healthcare practices What we are looking for • Fluency in Spanish and English • Experience in medical interpretation or translation or transcribing • Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with the healthcare system • Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work well under pressure Technical requirements • Minimum 15 Mbps download and upload internet speed , with a wired (Ethernet) LAN connection • Computer with a 5th generation processor or higher and at least 8GB RAM • USB headset (mandatory) • HD webcam • A quiet, professional workspace suitable for confidential medical conversations Terms of engagement • Independent contractor position • Pay rate : 5 USD per hour, paid monthly via Payoneer only • Hourly shift program in the EST time zone. Shift timings are shared a couple of days before training begins • Attendance and QA bonuses are available on top of the hourly rate • No leave is permitted during the first month , except in emergencies with prior supervisor approval Onboarding and training • Paid mandatory training of 80 hours over 10 business days • Training is paid at half the agreed hourly rate, for interpreters who pass the assessment and start working with the company • A final language assessment is conducted through LanguageStat • Interpreters who pass receive portal credentials and platform guidance from the IT team. You then log in during your scheduled shifts to take calls Employment type : Contract Workplace type : Remote How to apply Apply with your resume & Cover Letter. In the letter, please ensure the following [ We won't accept a profile without one at any cases ]: • Are you fluent in both Spanish and English? • How many years of i nterpretation experience do you have, especially medical interpretation? • How comfortable are you with medical terminology and healthcare conversations? • Can you work remotely for both OPI (audio) and VRI (video) interpretation, and what is your availability and time zone? • Are you comfortable with the pay rate of 5 USD per hour, and do you have a quiet, professional workspace? Originally posted on Himalayas