Freelance Mandarin On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

THE LANGUAGE GROUP is seeking an experienced medical interpreter for a remote-only role in the United States. The successful candidate will interpret between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers, upholding professional ethics and patient confidentiality.

Requirements include 3+ years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), certification such as CHI/CMI/NIC, strong medical terminology knowledge, and reliable home setup with a computer, headset, and high-speed internet.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Medical terminology

Customer service

Bilingual fluency

Education

Interpreter certification

Tools

Computer skills

Internet access

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas