Freelance Quiché On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 167,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services company is seeking an experienced interpreter for a remote-only position in Malaysia. Responsibilities include accurately interpreting messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers, adhering to ethical standards, and maintaining confidentiality. Candidates must have at least 3 years of interpreting experience and relevant certification. Strong interpersonal skills and a suitable home working environment are also required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• Proficient in medical, educational, and social services terminology.
• Fluency in English and target language with test results.

Responsibilities

• Interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Maintain confidentiality according to national standards.
• Adhere to ethical practices in healthcare interpreting.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

Interpreter training (40 hours or more)

National or State Interpreter Certification

Tools

Computer with specific requirements

Headset

High-speed internet

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.