Mandarin Medical Interpreter

Comprehensive Language Access Solutions; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A language service provider in Virginia is seeking professional multilingual medical interpreters to deliver in-person interpretation services. This role is an Independent Contractor position that offers flexibility in scheduling based on availability. Candidates must be fluent in English and another language, have completed a minimum of 40-hour medical interpreting training, and be vaccinated against COVID-19. Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing healthcare communication for those with Limited English Proficiency.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and target languages is essential, including legal knowledge.
• Must complete at least 40 hours of medical interpreting training.
• Work authorization in the U.S. is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate language interpretation services.
• Facilitate communication between providers and patients.
• Adhere to professional ethics and conduct.

Skills

Fluency in English and Target Language(s)

Familiarity with medical terminology

Reliable transportation

Education

40-hour medical interpreting training

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Comprehensive Language Access Solutions, LLC (CLAS) is a small, minority owned business located in Northern Virginia. CLAS provides in-person spoken language interpretation services in healthcare settings across the Northern Virginia area. We have identified an urgent need in our area for additional Medical Interpreters.

CLAS is hiring trained or willing to be trained multilingual medical interpreters to deliver in-person interpretation services to our clients. As a medical interpreter, you will facilitate accurate provider-patient communication at hospitals, clinics and other healthcare-related facilities. Examples of appointment types include: cardiology, oncology, pediatrics, physical therapy, diagnostics and examinations.

We are looking for professional, motivated interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors to assist in executing our mission to deliver superior quality language access services dedicated to servicing those of Limited English Proficiency in our community and our healthcare providers.

This is an Independent Contractor position thereby offering time and place flexibility. You set your own schedule based upon your availability and the geographic location of each assignment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Target Language(s) is required, including familiarity with medical terminology
• Completed or plan to complete: Minimum of 40-hour medical interpreting training with language proficiency assessment is required
• U.S. work authorization required
• Be fully vaccinated against COVID and other vaccinations in accordance with health system requirements
• Must have reliable transportation to travel to multiple locations and appointments

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide accurate language interpreting services in English and Target Language(s)
• Facilitate provider-patient communication utilizing different modes of interpretation
• Adhere to professional Code of Ethics
• Demonstrate empathetic and respectful behavior in accordance with health care Code of Conduct
• Be punctual
• Provide accurate documentation of encounters

Come be part of a unique, compassionate team dedicated to serving our community. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!