Freelance Japanese On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A leading interpreting services company is seeking a remote interpreter to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of interpreting experience and relevant certification. Strong interpersonal skills and fluency in both English and the target language are required. This role emphasizes adherence to professional standards and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferable OPI/VRI.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and customer service.
• Demonstrate fluency in English and the target language.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between patients and healthcare providers.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality in all situations.
• Adheres to national standards for interpreters.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Customer service

Time management

Fluency in English and target language

Good interpersonal skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

Interpreter training (40 hours or more)

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.