Freelance Korean On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking an interpreter for a remote position to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years interpreting experience and relevant certification. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience, preferable OPI/VRI.
• Knowledgeable command of Medical, Educational, and social services terminology.
• Must have a clean and quiet call environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interpreting experience

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Education

Interpreter Certification (CHI, CMI, NIC, etc.)

40 hours interpreter training

Tools

Computer with specific requirements

High-speed internet connection

Headset

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.