Freelance Finnish On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Language Group, LLC is hiring a remote healthcare interpreter to facilitate accurate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. You will uphold confidentiality and adhere to national standards of practice for interpreters.

Candidate requires a minimum of 3 years interpreting experience, preferably with OPI/VRI, plus relevant certifications if available; English fluency and target language proficiency are essential. A reliable home setup is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years interpreting experience; OPI/VRI preferred.
• Certification such as CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS preferred when available.
• Fluency in English and target language; strong terminology in medical, educational and social services.
• Must have a quiet, confidential call environment and reliable tech setup.

Responsibilities

• Interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Adhere to national standards and ethics codes for interpreters.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Interpreting experience

OPI/VRI experience

Confidentiality

Education

Interpreter certification

Tools

Headset & internet

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.