Remote Finnish Healthcare Interpreter (Freelance)

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; Finland; Remote; EUR 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

THE LANGUAGE GROUP is seeking a remote interpreter to facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers. The role requires accurate interpretation, adherence to professional standards, and strict confidentiality in a remote setting.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), active certifications, and strong language proficiency in English and the target language, plus reliable equipment and internet access for a confidential home

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferable OPI/VRI
• National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS (if available in your language)
• A knowledgeable command of Medical, Educational, and social services terminology in source and target language
• 40 hours or more interpreter training
• Must have good interpersonal skills, customer service, time management and basic computer skills
• Demonstrate fluency in English and the target language and be able to provide fluency test results
• A working computer with specific requirements, working headset, and dedicated, high-speed internet connection.
• A confidential, clean, and quiet call environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel on-site
• Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and to the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care
• Must always maintain patient confidentiality

Skills

Interpreting experience

Fluency in English

Interpreting for healthcare

Customer service

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Certified Interpreter (CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS)

Tools

Headset

High-speed internet

Computer/laptop

Job description

THE LANGUAGE GROUP is seeking a remote interpreter to facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers. The role requires accurate interpretation, adherence to professional standards, and strict confidentiality in a remote setting.

Qualified candidates will have 3+ years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), active certifications, and strong language proficiency in English and the target language, plus reliable equipment and internet access for a confidential home