Freelance Q'eqchi' On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 165,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare interpreting service is seeking a remote Interpreter to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of interpreting experience and relevant certifications, along with strong interpersonal skills. A dedicated workspace and high-speed internet are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• Knowledgeable command of medical, educational, and social services terminology.
• Working computer with specific requirements and dedicated, high-speed internet connection.

Responsibilities

• Interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Adhere to National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Healthcare.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Good interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Fluency in English and target language

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours of interpreter training

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.