Fur - Remote Telephonic Interpreters

Language Services Associates, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Language Services Associates seeks telephonic interpreters in its network of Independently Contracted Interpreters. You will handle on-demand calls across medical, legal, and customer service settings, delivering accurate interpretations while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Qualifications include full fluency in English and Fur, access to a quiet interpreting space, and familiarity with web-based platforms. Prior medical interpreting training and certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Fur required; able to interpret telephonically.
• Experience in professional interpreting preferred; good sound quality essential.
• Medical, legal, and customer service settings experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective telephonic remote interpreting.
• Answer inbound calls in a timely manner.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct with confidentiality.
• Follow interpretation protocols and best practices; participate in QA monitoring.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Fur

Telephone interpreting

Remote work experience

Education

CMI

CCHI

40+ hour medical interpreting training

Tools

Web-based platforms

Email

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

As a telephonic interpreter for Fur in LSA’s network of Independently Contracted Interpreters, you are responsible for handling telephone calls on demand and facilitating language communication for the Limited English Proficient (LEP) community in a variety of settings, including medical, legal, and customer service. Language Services Associates is continuously accepting qualified interpreters!

Responsibilities

• Provide effective telephonic remote interpreting


• Answer inbound calls in a timely manner


• Provide superior customer service


• Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct, including maintaining strict standards of confidentiality


• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including professional interpretation protocols and industry specific best practices
  
• Complete training(s) and participate in ongoing Quality Assurance monitoring

Qualifications/Experience

• Full fluency in both English and Fur


• US or International Based


• Technology proficient (web-based platforms, email, Microsoft Word)


• Landline phone access for sound quality


• An interpreting space that is quiet, secure, and free from outside noises


• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred


• Industry specific certifications/trainings preferred (CMI, CCHI, etc.)


• Proof of 40+ hour medical interpreting training preferred (ex: Bridging the Gap, Cross-Cultural, etc.)

LSA is passionate about what we do, which is helping people thrive in an increasingly global environment!