Nepali Interpreters

Homeland Language Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Contract type of employment

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is seeking experienced Nepali-English interpreters to join their team in Virginia. This position involves providing interpretation for Limited English Proficient patients to ensure access to healthcare services. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in medical interpreting, with fluency in both English and Nepali. Flexible scheduling is available, allowing interpreters to choose assignments. This role offers an opportunity to be a significant part of the community's healthcare delivery while enjoying possible professional growth.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in medical interpreting or successful internship program.
• Desired certifications include CMI, CHI, CCHI, NBCMI, or 40-hour medical interpreting course.
• Professional-level medical interpreting and translation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and their families.
• Advocate for LEP patients' access to healthcare services.
• Deliver culturally sensitive patient care through intercultural mediation.

Skills

Medical interpreting

Fluency in English

Fluency in Nepali

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are hiring NEPALI - ENGLISH INTERPRETERS!

We are looking for experienced interpreters who want to join an international company and be a great help to the community. Do you have one year of experience working as an Interpreter/translator? Do you enjoy what you do? Would you like to be part of a dynamic team with solid possibilities for professional growth? While making extra cash in your spare time? If so, we want to hear from you!

Job Overview

The Interpreter provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their families, providers, and staff. The Interpreter advocates for LEP patients' access to the full range of healthcare services, providing intercultural mediation to assist providers in delivering culturally sensitive patient care. A commitment to provide exceptional customer experience, patient privacy & safety, and teamwork spirit is required for this position.

Job type: ONSITE

Location: Fairfax, VA

Schedule: Typically during regular business hours (8 AM – 6 PM), with some Saturdays. Appointments are scheduled based on client needs.

Background and Experience

• Work experience: At least 1+ year of medical interpreting or an equivalent successful internship program. Experience in a medical or human services setting is preferred.
• Certifications are desirable but not compulsory. Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Desired certifications include CMI, CHI, CCHI, an interpreting diploma, NBCMI, or completion of a 40‑hour medical interpreting course.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and the target language, with a preference for native‑level fluency in the target language. Professional‑level medical interpreting and short non‑publication translation skills are required.

What We Offer You

• Contract type of employment.
• Flexible schedule: The schedule can be adjusted to fit your availability, allowing you to select or decline jobs via a convenient smartphone app.

About Us

Established 7 years ago, Homeland Language Services has been successfully providing high‑quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team of over 500 professional interpreters and translators, offering interpretation and translation services in more than 100 languages across various industries.