Medical Urdu Interpreter — Flexible Onsite Hours

Homeland Language Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work from convenience of smartphone

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is seeking an Interpreter to provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients. The role involves advocating for patient access to health care and assisting providers with culturally sensitive care. Candidates should have 1+ years of medical interpreting experience or a successful internship, fluency in English and the language of interpreting, and a commitment to exceptional service. This position offers a flexible schedule, enabling interpreters to select jobs based on availability.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of medical interpreting experience or successful internship program required.
• Experience in a medical or human services setting is preferred.
• Professional-level medical interpreting and short non-publication translation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and their families.
• Advocate for LEP patients' access to health care services.
• Assist providers in delivering culturally sensitive patient care.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Medical interpreting skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMI, CHI, CCHI certifications

40-hour medical interpreting course

Job description

Homeland Language Services is seeking an Interpreter to provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients. The role involves advocating for patient access to health care and assisting providers with culturally sensitive care. Candidates should have 1+ years of medical interpreting experience or a successful internship, fluency in English and the language of interpreting, and a commitment to exceptional service. This position offers a flexible schedule, enabling interpreters to select jobs based on availability.