# Interpreter (OPI & VRI - Medical)

**Company:** [Prisma International, Inc.](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/hJJigMMbucFaAfTu6fzjXs.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** Interpretation

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## Description

**About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma)** \- Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional **Interpretation** solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction. 

Prisma is hiring experienced **MEDICAL INTERPRETERS** to join our team as independent contractors. In this role you will provide **Over-the-Phone (on-demand & pre-scheduled) and Video Remote (pre-scheduled) interpreting services to various Prisma clients including the South Dakota DHS/LTSS offices.** This is a 100% remote position.

**The following languages are in demand:**

**SPANISH plus Amharic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dakota, German, Karen, Lakota, Nakota, Nepali, Serbian, Somali, Tagalog and Vietnamese**

If your language is not listed above, you are encouraged to apply if you meet ALL of the minimum requirements listed below.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - You must meet ALL of the following:**

-   **Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) designation from NBCMI - OR - equivalent credentials from other qualifying organizations** (e.g. State Dept. of Health). You will be asked to provide your certificates, proof of training, etc.
-   Agree to a criminal history background check.
-   Agree to complete training/courses in data security protocols and protection of personal information.
-   At least two (2) years of experience providing OPI and VRI interpretation in a professional setting.
-   Two (2) references who can confirm your profession as a medical interpreter.
-   Minimum age: 18+ years or older.
-   Minimum education: High School Diploma.
-   Location: Must live in the United States.
-   Fluent in English and the target language.

**Candidates must be able to provide:**

-   OPI and VRI service between a state government representative and non-English speakers.
-   Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service. 
-   Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
-   Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and your native language.
-   Experience with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.  
-   Refrain from side conversations with the LEP speaker or entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP speaker.
-   Strict adherence to data security protocols and protection of personal information.
-   Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.

**DESIRED SKILLS:**

Professional appearance, polite demeanor and respect for punctuality.

**SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:**  
**Applicants must undergo a criminal history background check.**

_**IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:**_

_**Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @**_[_**prisma.com**_](http://prisma.com) _**email addresses.**_