Freelance Q'eqchi' On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 168,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services provider seeks a remote interpreter to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Candidates must have 3+ years of interpreting experience, relevant certification, and be fluent in English and the target language. A conducive work environment and specific equipment are required for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience, preferable OPI/VRI.
• Knowledgeable command of medical, educational, and social services terminology.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Adhere to standards and code of ethics for interpreters in health care.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Fluency in English

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours of interpreter training

Tools

Computer with specific requirements

Headset

High-speed internet

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.