Freelance Kurdish On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A language service provider seeks an experienced interpreter to work remotely with non-English speaking patients. Responsibilities include accurate message interpretation and maintaining confidentiality in healthcare settings. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of interpreting experience and a relevant certification, along with strong interpersonal and computer skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferable OPI/VRI.
• A knowledgeable command of Medical, Educational, and social services terminology in source and target language.
• Demonstrate fluency in English and the target language with test results.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between patients and healthcare providers.
• Adheres to the National Standards of Practice and code of ethics.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours or more interpreter training

Tools

Computer with specific requirements

Headset

High-speed internet connection

Job description

Overview

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