Freelance Nepali On-Demand Interpreter

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

Job summary

A leading company in language services is seeking a remote interpreter to facilitate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, relevant certifications, and a thorough understanding of medical terminology. This position requires a commitment to confidentiality and excellent customer service in a quiet and dedicated environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum interpreting experience.
• Knowledgeable in Medical, Educational, and social services terminology.
• Demonstrate fluency in English and the target language.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret messages between patients and healthcare providers.
• Adhere to standards of practice and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Basic computer skills

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

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.