Freelance Korean On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

THE LANGUAGE GROUP is seeking a remote interpreter to facilitate accurate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. This role requires maintaining confidentiality, adhering to the National Standards of Practice and Ethics, and delivering high-quality interpretation in a remote setting.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), relevant certifications, and strong language proficiency in English and the target

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• Certification from CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, or VQAS preferred.
• Strong command of medical, educational, and social services terminology.
• 40 hours or more interpreter training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, time management, and basic computer skills.
• Fluency in English and the target language with test results.
• Must have a working computer, headset, and high-speed internet and a quiet call environment.

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 to the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care.
• Must always maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting experience

OPI/VRI

Bilingual fluency

Customer service

Time management

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Education

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

Tools

Working computer with required specs

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.