Freelance Kurdish On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC seeks a remote interpreter to accurately translate conversations between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. You will maintain patient confidentiality and follow the national standards and ethics for interpreters.

No on-site work required. Requirements include 3+ years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), applicable certifications, fluency in English and the target language, and a reliable high-speed internet connection.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum interpreting experience, OPI/VRI preferred.
• National or State Interpreter Certification (CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS) if available.
• Strong terminology in medical, educational, and social services.
• 40 hours or more interpreter training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel.
• Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters and the National Code of Ethics.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Fluency in English

Fluency in target language

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Confidentiality adherence

Communication accuracy

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification (CHI/CMI/NIC/CI-CT/VQAS)

Tools

High-speed internet

Dedicated headset

Working computer

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.