Freelance Karen On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC is seeking a remote health care interpreter with strong English and target language fluency. You will interpret between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers off-site, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards.

The role requires at least 3 years of interpreting experience, relevant certifications, and excellent communication and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum interpreting experience
• Fluency in English and target language
• 40 hours or more interpreter training
• Good interpersonal skills and time management
• Basic computer skills and ability to work in a confidential environment

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or on-site staff
• Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

Skills

Interpreting experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

Interpreter training (40+ hours)

National or State Interpreter Certification (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.