Fanti In-Person Interpreter

Ad Astra, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ad Astra, Inc. is urgently seeking Fanti-English bilingual professionals to provide in-person interpretation services in a healthcare setting, specifically at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore.

This independent contractor/freelance role requires travel to the assignment location and adherence to healthcare compliance. Ideal candidates have a healthcare-related background, nursing or healthcare student status, or related caregiving experience, with the ability to communicate clearly and maintain patient

Qualifications

• Fluency in Fanti and English.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates with healthcare background are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate in-person Fanti-English interpretation.
• Facilitate communication between patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
• Follow all client, facility, and healthcare compliance requirements.

Skills

Fanti-English fluency

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Nursing student

Healthcare student

Job description

Job Type: Independent Contractor / Freelance

Work Location: In Person – Johns Hopkins

Language: Fanti

Ad Astra, Inc. is urgently seeking Fanti-English bilingual professionals to provide in-person interpretation services in a healthcare setting.

We are especially interested in candidates with a healthcare-related background, including nursing students, college students pursuing health-related degrees, caregivers, healthcare workers, or individuals with previous experience in medical or healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

1. Provide accurate and professional Fanti-English interpretation in person.
2. Facilitate communication between patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
3. Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity.
4. Follow all client, facility, and healthcare compliance requirements.

Qualifications

1. Fluency in Fanti and English.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Nursing students, healthcare students, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and candidates with a health-related background are strongly encouraged to apply.
4. Previous interpreting experience is preferred but not required.
5. Ability to work professionally in a healthcare environment.
6. Ability to travel to the assignment location for in-person services.

Healthcare Compliance Requirements

This is an URGENT healthcare need. Candidates must be willing and able to meet all required healthcare compliance requirements before being assigned, including:

1. Tdap vaccination
2. MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) vaccination
3. Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccination
4. TB screening/test
5. Current Flu vaccination

Candidates who already have up-to-date vaccination records and compliance documentation will be prioritized.

Please be prepared to provide the required documentation during the onboarding process.