Chuukese On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC is seeking a remote healthcare interpreter to accurately translate communications between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. The role requires adherence to professional standards and ethics, with a strong emphasis on patient confidentiality.

Qualifications include 3+ years interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), relevant certifications, and fluency in English and the target language.

Qualifications

• 3+ years interpreting experience; OPI/VRI preferred.
• Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS.
• Strong command of medical, educational and social services terminology in source and target language.
• 40+ hours interpreter training.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management and basic computer skills.
• Fluency in English and target language with test results.

Responsibilities

• Interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel on-site.
• Adhere to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and to the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Interpreter certifications (CHI/CMI/NIC/CI-CT/VQAS)

Interpreter training (40+ hours)

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.