Freelance Telugu On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A language interpretation service is seeking a remote interpreter to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. Candidates must have at least three years of interpreting experience, relevant certification, and strong interpersonal skills. A dedicated work environment with high-speed internet is required. This position emphasizes confidentiality and adherence to practice standards.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• Knowledge of Medical, Educational, and social services terminology.
• Must maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Adheres to National Standards of Practice for Interpreters.
• Maintain a confidential and quiet call environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Fluency in English

Fluency in target language

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours of interpreter training

Tools

Computer with specific requirements

High-speed internet connection

Working headset

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.