Freelance Bosnian 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 responsible for accurately interpreting messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of interpreting experience and relevant certifications. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are required, along with fluency in English and the target language.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferable OPI/VRI.
• Knowledgeable command of Medical, Educational, and social services terminology.
• Must have good interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpreting experience

Fluency in English

Good interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Time management skills

Basic computer skills

Education

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.