Freelance Burmese On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading language services provider as a remote interpreter. In this role, you will interpret communications between non-English speaking patients and healthcare professionals, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to national standards. Ideal candidates possess substantial interpreting experience and relevant certifications along with strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• Knowledgeable command of medical, educational, and social services terminology.
• Fluency test results required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Adheres to national standards and maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Basic computer skills

Fluency in English

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours or more interpreter training

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.