Freelance Nepali On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Language Group is seeking a remote health interpreter to accurately interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. The role requires fluency in English and the target language, strong medical terminology, and a quiet, confidential work environment.

Must have at least 3 years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred) and national/state certification such as CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI
• National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS
• Strong medical, educational and social services terminology knowledge
• 40 hours or more interpreter training
• Good interpersonal, customer service, time management and computer skills
• Fluency in English and the target language with test results
• Working computer, headset and dedicated, high speed internet connection
• Confidential, quiet call environment

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and on-site healthcare providers or support personnel

Skills

Interpreting experience

Bilingual

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Computer basics

Fluency in target language

Medical terminology

Remote work readiness

Education

CHI/CMI/NIC CI/CT VQAS cert

40+ hours interpreter training

Tools

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.