Freelance Russian On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

THE LANGUAGE GROUP is seeking a remote healthcare interpreter to facilitate accurate communication between non-English speaking patients and on-site providers.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years' interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), certified interpreter credentials, 40+ hours of training, fluency in English and the target language, and a quiet, confidential workspace with a fast internet connection. Must uphold ethics and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS (if available in your language).
• Knowledge 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.

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.
• Must always maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting experience

OPI/VRI

Education

Interpreter certification (CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS)

Tools

Computer skills

High-speed internet

Headset

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.