REMOTE Bilingual Aide/Interpreter (Spanish and English Required)

Cole Health•Houston, TX

18h•$15 - $17•Remote

About The Position

Bilingual Aide/Interpreter (this position will mostly consist of interpreting for treatment sessions and evaluations) The Interpreter/Translator position requires exceptional reading and comprehension skills, excellent writing skills, and command of the English & Spanish language. The Interpreter is required to have knowledge of interpreting techniques, cultural and linguistic differences that impact effective communication, and the ability to translate documents, letters, therapeutic instructions, registration information, consents, etc. into the Target Language. Specific job responsibilities may vary from time to time. Interpreting/Translation can occur in a facility or an approved home care setting. This position reports to the designated manager on site. The following is a summary of major essential functions of the Interpreter/Translator position. Specific functions may, from time to time, change. These functions include: Essential Functions: Operational Responsibilities: 1. Knowledgeable of organization personnel, nature of Cole Pediatric Therapy business and locations. 2. Ability to provide accurate, high quality interpretation services under pressure. 3. Ability to access reference material needed to carry out their interpretation duties. 4. Skillful use of specialized terminology & ability to explain & communicate Therapeutic Procedures. 5. Ability to translate material, either written or spoken, from one language to another. 6. Ability to handle therapeutic documents, terminology. 7. Efficiency and strong team spirit 8. Command of the Speech, Occupational, & Physical therapy treatment Terminology. 9. Ability to maintain good inter-personal relationships. 10. Proficient in Microsoft program applications and strong clerical skills. 11. Proficient with ZOOM platform 12. Observes patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.

Requirements

Bilingual English/Spanish
Team Player
Accuracy
Dependability
Friendly
Outgoing
Polite
Multitask
Microsoft Office – Expert Level
High School Diploma or equivalent
Flexible Hours; ability to work Saturdays and Sundays

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited college with an associate degree preferred, and one year of interpreting, or any equivalent combination of related education, training and experience

Responsibilities

Provide accurate, high quality interpretation services under pressure.
Access reference material needed to carry out their interpretation duties.
Skillful use of specialized terminology & ability to explain & communicate Therapeutic Procedures.
Translate material, either written or spoken, from one language to another.
Handle therapeutic documents, terminology.
Command of the Speech, Occupational, & Physical therapy treatment Terminology.
Maintain good inter-personal relationships.
Proficient in Microsoft program applications and strong clerical skills.
Proficient with ZOOM platform
Observes patient confidentiality and follows HIPAA guidelines.
Serve as administrative back up when necessary.
Carry out any other projects assigned by their supervisor.