Freelance Cantonese On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A leading company is hiring a remote Interpreter to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in interpreting and be fluent in both English and their target language. Responsibilities include adhering to ethical standards, maintaining confidentiality, and ensuring effective communication in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• Demonstrate fluency in English and the target language with results.
• Knowledge of Medical, Educational, and Social Services terminology.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Adheres to National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Basic Computer Skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours of interpreter training

Tools

High-speed Internet

Computer

Headset

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
  
  

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