Freelance Japanese On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Language Group is seeking a remote health-care interpreter to serve non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers from a home office. This role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to national ethics and practice standards.

Candidates must have at least 3 years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred) and hold an applicable interpreter certification, plus strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum interpreting experience; OPI/VRI preferred.
• Fluency in English and target language; ability to provide fluency test results.
• Knowledge of medical, educational, and social services terminology.

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 the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Education

Interpreter Certification (CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS)

Tools

Computer

Headset

High-speed 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.