Chuukese On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Remote; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading language services provider is hiring a remote interpreter to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Candidates should have at least 3 years of interpreting experience and hold a relevant certification. A strong command of medical and social services terminology is essential, along with excellent interpersonal skills. The role requires maintaining confidentiality and working in a quiet environment with high-speed internet.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferable OPI/VRI.
• A knowledgeable command of Medical, Educational, and social services terminology.
• Ability to provide fluency test results.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters.
• Must always maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Fluency in English

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours or more interpreter training

Job description

REMOTE ONLY POSITION

Duties:

• 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

Qualifications Needed:

• 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.