Chuukese On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking a remote interpreter to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of interpreting experience and relevant certifications. Strong interpersonal skills, fluency in English and the target language, and a quiet, dedicated work environment are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years of interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• Knowledgeable in medical, educational, and social services terminology.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Interprets messages between patients and healthcare providers.
• Adheres to professional standards and code of ethics.
• Maintains a clean and quiet call environment.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Fluency in English

Customer service skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours of interpreter training

Job description

REMOTE ONLY POSITION.

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

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.