Freelance Spanish On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A language service provider is seeking an experienced remote interpreter to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years interpreting experience, relevant certification, and fluency in both English and the target language. This role requires good interpersonal skills and a well-equipped home office environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferable OPI/VRI.
• Demonstrate fluency in English and the target language.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours or more the interpreter training

Tools

High-speed internet connection

Working computer

Headset

Job description

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