Freelance Pohnpeian On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled interpreter for a remote-only position. This role involves accurately interpreting messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers, ensuring clear communication in a healthcare setting. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of interpreting experience and hold relevant certifications. Strong interpersonal skills and fluency in both English and the target language are essential. Join a forward-thinking team that values patient confidentiality and ethical standards in healthcare interpretation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• Fluency in English and target language with test results.

Responsibilities

• Interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.

Skills

Interpreting Experience

Fluency in English

Medical Terminology

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Interpreter Certification (e.g., CHI, CMI, NIC)

40 hours of Interpreter Training

Tools

Computer with specific requirements

Working 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
  
  

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