Freelance Telugu On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 168,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking an interpreter for a remote role. The candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of interpreting experience and possess the required certifications. Responsibilities include accurately interpreting between patients and healthcare providers while maintaining confidentiality. The ideal applicant will demonstrate fluency in English and the target language, alongside good interpersonal and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience, preferable OPI/VRI.
• A knowledgeable command of Medical, Educational, and social services terminology.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to ethical standards.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Fluent in English and target language

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Time management

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours interpreter training

Tools

Computer

Headset

High-speed internet connection

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.