Freelance Ilocano On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A remote interpreting service company is seeking experienced interpreters for a role that involves accurately conveying messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of interpreting experience and adhere to ethical standards while maintaining patient confidentiality. Fluency in English and the target language is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferable OPI/VRI.
• Good interpersonal skills and basic computer skills required.
• Demonstrate fluency in English and target language.

Responsibilities

• Interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Adheres to ethical standards and maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Customer service skills

Time management

Fluency in English

Job description

Overview

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