Freelance Medical Interpreter — Onsite & Flexible Sessions

AMN Healthcare Language Services; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Language Services is seeking an InPerson Interpreter to facilitate onsite communication for LEP patients in Killeen, TX.

This freelance role connects you with healthcare facilities via AMN's InPerson Interpreting App, offering flexible sessions and the chance to grow your interpreting practice.

Qualifications include fluency in English and Swahili, ethics knowledge, and HIPAA training; prior medical interpreting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Swahili with clear verbal skills.
• Strong knowledge of ethics and practice standards (IMIA, NBCMI, NCIHC).
• HIPAA Training for Business Associates completed within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective on-site interpreting for patients.
• Maintain professional appearance, punctuality, and preparedness.
• Adapt quickly to new technologies for scheduling and sessions.
• Pass screening before taking in-person commitments.
• Follow interpreter ethics and context-specific procedures.
• Respect LEP clients, culture, dialect, and medical preferences.
• Deliver excellent customer service and accurate interpretation.

Skills

Swahili-English

Code of ethics

HIPAA training (BA)

Education

National Medical Interpreter Certification (CCHI/NBCMI)

Job description

AMN Healthcare Language Services is seeking an InPerson Interpreter to facilitate onsite communication for LEP patients in Killeen, TX.

This freelance role connects you with healthcare facilities via AMN's InPerson Interpreting App, offering flexible sessions and the chance to grow your interpreting practice.

Qualifications include fluency in English and Swahili, ethics knowledge, and HIPAA training; prior medical interpreting experience preferred.