Freelance Kurdish On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking a remote interpreter to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of interpreting experience, preferably in OPI/VRI, and national or state interpreter certification. Strong fluency in English and the target language, along with excellent interpersonal skills, is essential for maintaining high standards of confidentiality and customer service.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferably in OPI/VRI.
• Must demonstrate fluency in English and the target language.
• A working computer with specific requirements and a high-speed internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between patients and healthcare providers.
• Adheres to National Standards of Practice for interpreters.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Fluency in English

Time management

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours of interpreter training

Job description

REMOTE ONLY POSITION

Responsibilities

• 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.