Freelance Ilocano On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A leading language service provider is seeking a remote interpreter to accurately interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Candidates should have at least 3 years of interpreting experience, preferably in OPI/VRI, and possess relevant certifications. Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and time management skills are essential, along with fluency in English and the target language. A quiet and confidential call environment is required. Join an essential service in delivering healthcare to diverse populations.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• Knowledgeable in Medical, Educational, and social services terminology.
• Must provide fluency test results.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Adhere to National Standards of Practice for Interpreters.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Customer service skills

Time management

Good interpersonal skills

Fluent in English and target language

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours of interpreter training

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.