Freelance Korean On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A leading language services provider offers a remote interpreter position focused on accurately interpreting for non-English speaking patients in healthcare. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of interpreting experience and relevant certifications. Strong interpersonal skills and fluency in English and the target language are required. A dedicated, high-speed internet connection and a suitable work environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferable OPI/VRI.
• Demonstrate fluency in English and the target language with test results.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethics.
• Ensure a clean and quiet call environment.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification (CHI, CMI, NIC, etc.)

40 hours or more interpreter training

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

• 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