Freelance Healthcare Interpreter

Overview 

SOSi is seeking qualified, professional healthcare interpreters to support CareOregon members during physical, behavioral, dental, home, community-based, and other covered service encounters. Interpreters may provide scheduled in-person services across CareOregon's service areas and scheduled or on-demand over-the-phone interpretation (OPI) and video remote interpretation (VRI).

SOSi prioritizes Oregon Certified and Qualified Health Care Interpreters for clinical assignments. Professionally credentialed medical interpreters may also be considered in accordance with CareOregon requirements. All languages are encouraged to apply. 

Essential Job Duties 

• Provide accurate, complete, impartial, and consecutive interpretation between English and the approved target language while preserving the speaker's meaning, tone, and intent. 

• Support CareOregon members, providers, and Service Sites through scheduled in-person interpretation and scheduled or on-demand OPI and VRI assignments, based on approved modality and availability. 

• Maintain confidentiality, comply with HIPAA and applicable professional codes of ethics, and observe appropriate interpreter role boundaries. 

• Arrive or connect on time, follow assignment instructions, verify identity as required, and promptly report delays, connection problems, safety concerns, or other service issues. 

• Comply with CareOregon and Service Site requirements, including identification, health and safety, and required immunizations for applicable in-person assignments. 

• For remote assignments, work from a private, confidential setting using reliable connectivity and equipment that support clear audio and video communication. 

• Maintain current credentials and required documentation and complete applicable orientation, training, and continuing-education activities.