Freelance Ilocano On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; Philippines; Remote; PHP 335,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

The Language Group is seeking a healthcare interpreter for a remote-only position based in the Philippines. The role requires accurately interpreting between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel while upholding ethics and patient confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), relevant certifications if available, and strong command of medical/educational/social services terminology, plus fluent

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel remotely.
• 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

OPI/VRI

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Fluent English

Target language

Computer & internet

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas