Freelance Quiché On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking an experienced interpreter for a remote role. You will accurately interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers, adhering to ethical standards. Candidates must have at least 3 years of interpreting experience and relevant certifications. Good interpersonal skills and fluency in English are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience.
• Demonstrate fluency in English and the target language.
• Must have good customer service and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between patients and healthcare providers.
• Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours or more interpreter training

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.