Freelance Vietnamese On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent language services company is seeking a Freelance Vietnamese On-Demand Interpreter. The role involves facilitating communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers, adhering to professional standards while ensuring patient confidentiality. Candidates must possess interpreting experience, relevant certifications, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of interpreting experience (preferably OPI/VRI).
• Knowledge of Medical, Educational, and social services terminology.
• Demonstrate fluency in both English and Vietnamese with test results.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between patients and healthcare providers on-site.
• Maintain patient confidentiality during sessions.
• Adhere to ethical standards for healthcare interpreters.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Vietnamese

Education

National or State Interpreter Certification

40 hours or more interpreter training

Job description

Freelance Vietnamese On-Demand Interpreter

• 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.

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