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Freelance Interpreters On -Site in Twin Cities Area (Spoken Languages)

Piedmont Global

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Brokerage, Communication Skills, Develop and Maintain Customers, English Language, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Industry Standards, Insurance, Language Interpreter, Medical Terminology, On Call, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI)
LOCATION
Minneapolis, Minnesota
POSTED
17 days ago
The Language Banc (TLB) offers flexible, on -call work on an Independent Contractor basis. We are currently looking for freelance Interpreters in the Twin Cities available to provide in -person/face -to -face language interpretation services from EN<>All Languages at various locations throughout the metro area. (Spanish, Somali, Cambodian/Khmer, Arabic, Mandarin, and Vietnamese interpreters are strongly encouraged to apply.)
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These are "1099" (Independent Contractor) positions with the Interpretation to take place on -site (OSI), via video (VRI), or over the phone (OPI), depending on our customers' specific needs.
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Interpreter Functions<\/b>
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  • Serve as Interpreter and facilitate effective communication between parties that do not speak the same language by converting one spoken language to another.
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  • Render messages from one language to another clearly and accurately, without omissions and additions, while maintaining message style, content, and context.
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  • Render sight translations of documents and other written materials as needed.
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  • Abide by the Interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, maintain client confidentiality pursuant to protocols established by industry standards and HIPAA.
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  • Share relevant cultural information with all parties involved and assist all speakers in reaching a mutual understanding. Act as cultural broker when/if necessary.
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    Requirements<\/h3>
    • Must be at least 18 years of age.
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    • High school diploma or GED equivalent
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    • Native fluency in English and another language
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    • Prior interpreting experience (formal or informal)
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    • Knowledge of medical terminology
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    • Access to mobile phone and computer
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    • Reliable transportation and proof of insurance
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    • Up to -Date immunization records including but not limited to TB, MMR, Varicella, Hep B (or declination), TDAP
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    • Registration/active status on the MDH Interpreter Roster
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    • Must pass a criminal background check.
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      Desired but not required<\/b>
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      • National Certification (CCHI/CMI or NBCMI)
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      • Certification of 40 -hour interpreter training (Bridging the Gap, The Community Interpreter training, and/or any other 40 -hour accredited interpreter training course).
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        Benefits<\/h3>
        How to apply<\/b>
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        Please fill out our pre -screening questionnaire using this link and upload a copy of the most current version of your resume for consideration. Please attach any Interpreting/ Translation Certificates and Diplomas that you hold.
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        For questions or concerns, you may reach us at

        recruiting@thelanguagebanc.com

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