Freelance Tagalog On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC is seeking an experienced healthcare interpreter for a remote-only position. The role involves interpreting communications between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers, while upholding ethical standards and patient confidentiality.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), fluency in English and the target language, and formal interpreter certification where available.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum interpreting experience; preferably OPI/VRI
• Must demonstrate fluency in English and the target language and provide fluency test results
• 40 hours or more interpreter training

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

Skills

Interpreting experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Interpreter certification

Tools

Computer

Headset

Internet connection

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.