Freelance Ilocano On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Language Group is seeking a remote health care interpreter dedicated to accurate, confidential interpretation between non-English speaking patients and providers. This remote role requires on-demand interpretation, strict ethics, and reliable connectivity.

Responsibilities include accurate message interpretation, adherence to national standards, and maintaining patient confidentiality. Candidates should have interpreter certifications and strong interpersonal skills, working from a quiet,

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience; OPI/VRI preferred.
• National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS (if available).
• Fluency in English and target language; strong medical terminology knowledge.
• 40 hours or more interpreter training required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, time management, and basic computer skills.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethics.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers on-site 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.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

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

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.