Freelance Mongolian On-Demand Interpreter

The Language Group; Connecticut; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking experienced interpreters for remote positions to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare professionals. As an interpreter, you will be responsible for ensuring accuracy and confidentiality while adhering to healthcare standards and ethics. Candidates must possess a valid interpreter certification and 3 years of interpreting experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferable OPI/VRI.
• Fluency in English and target language with test results.
• Knowledge of medical, educational, and social services terminology.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Basic computer skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification (e.g., CHI, CMI, NIC)

40 hours of interpreter training

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.