Freelance Japanese On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 124,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Language Group, LLC is seeking a qualified interpreter for a remote-only position. You will facilitate accurate message interpretation between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers, while upholding ethics and patient confidentiality.

Applicants should have 3+ years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), relevant certifications, and strong interpersonal, time-management, and computer skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS.
• Knowledge of medical, educational, and social services terminology in both languages.
• 40 hours or more interpreter training.
• Good interpersonal, customer service, time management and basic computer skills.
• Fluency in English and target language; fluency test results may be requested.
• Working computer with headset and high-speed internet; quiet environment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers on-site.
• Adheres to ethics standards and confidentiality in health care interpretation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Fluency in English and target language

Customer service

Time management

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CHI

CMI

NIC

CI/CT

VQAS

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.