Freelance Nepali On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A professional interpreting service is seeking a qualified interpreter for remote work in Malaysia. The role involves interpreting messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers while adhering to professional standards. Candidates must have a certification, 3 years of experience, and a quiet work environment with a dedicated internet connection. Excellent interpersonal and time management skills are required for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years of interpreting experience, preferably in OPI/VRI.
• Knowledge of medical and social services terminology.
• Confidential, clean, and quiet work environment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Adhere to the national standards and ethical code for interpreters.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Fluency in English

Customer service

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours of interpreter training

Tools

Computer

Headset

High-speed internet connection

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.