Freelance Vietnamese OnDemand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; 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. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of interpreting experience, specific certifications, and a strong command of medical terminology. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a quiet environment with specific technical requirements.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum interpreting experience in OPI/VRI preferred.
• Knowledge of medical, educational, and social services terminology required.
• Ability to provide fluency test results.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to standards of practice.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Basic computer skills

Fluency in English

Education

Interpreter Certification (CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS)

40 hours 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.