Freelance Karen On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

THE LANGUAGE GROUP is seeking a remote healthcare interpreter to accurately interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and providers. You will uphold confidentiality, adhere to ethical standards, and work from a quiet, professional home setup.

The role requires 3 years of interpreting experience (prefer OPI/VRI), national or state certification, strong terminological knowledge, and reliable internet.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience, preferable OPI/VRI.
• National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS.
• Knowledge of medical, educational, and social services terminology in source and target language.
• 40 hours or more interpreter training.
• Good interpersonal, customer service, time management and basic computer skills.
• Fluency in English and target language with fluency test results.
• Working computer, headset, high-speed internet, quiet call environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or on-site staff.
• Adheres to National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and National Code of Ethics.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Basic computer skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in target language

Education

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.