Freelance Twi On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 113,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC is seeking a remote interpreter to facilitate accurate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. The role emphasizes confidentiality, adherence to professional standards, and strong medical terminology knowledge.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of interpreting experience, relevant certifications, and excellent interpersonal skills. A quiet, private call environment with a good computer setup and high-speed internet is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS.
• Knowledge of medical, educational, and social services terminology in source and target language.
• 40 hours or more interpreter training.
• Good interpersonal skills, customer service, time management and basic computer skills.
• Fluency in English and the target language; fluency test results may be required.
• Working computer with headset and high-speed internet connection.
• Confidential, quiet call environment.

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

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification (CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS)

Tools

Headset

Computer

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.