Pashto Video Interpreter

AMN Healthcare Language Services; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment provided

Job summary

AMN Language Services currently seeks VRI Medical Interpreters to join our team in a remote capacity for candidates based in the United States. All equipment is provided and you will deliver video remote interpretation for consumers, while adhering to Stratus Video policies and maintaining professional standards.

Successful candidates will have 2–5 years of US-based medical interpreting experience, relevant certifications, and a strong understanding of ethics and privacy laws.

Qualifications

• Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language.
• Must have 2–5 years of professional US-based medical interpreting experience.
• National interpreting certification CCHI or CMI or pass a medical interpreting language assessment.
• Respect for LEP clients, culture, dialect and beliefs as it relates to medical care.
• Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI, and NCIHC).
• Familiarity with HIPAA and other privacy laws as they apply to medical interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective video remote interpreting service for consumers.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by AMN Language Services.
• Demonstrate professional behavior including regular attendance, punctuality and preparedness for shifts, and respectful interaction with colleagues and supervisors.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
• Complete video and platform training and pass the internal readiness check before taking live calls.
• Participate in ongoing quality assurance and call monitoring programs.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Job description

AMN Language Services (Formerly Stratus Video) is currently hiring VRI Medical Interpreters to join our team!

This is a remote role, open only to candidates based in the U.S. All equipment is provided!

• Provide effective video remote interpreting service for consumers.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by Stratus Video
• Always exhibit professional behavior including regular attendance, punctuality and preparedness for shifts, respectful and collaborative interaction with colleagues and supervisors, and timely and accurate record keeping.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
• Complete video and platform training and pass the internal readiness check before taking live calls.
• Participate in ongoing quality assurance and call monitoring programs.

Spoken Language Qualifications:

• Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language
• Must have at least 2-5 years of professional US based medical interpreting experience.
• National interpreting certification CCHI or CMI or pass a medical interpreting language assessment.
• Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences as it relates to legal/medical care.
• Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI, and NCIHC).
• Familiarity with the medical profession and its privacy laws (HIPAA) as well as other state and federals laws applied to medical interpreting.

Home Office Requirements:

• Private Room with full length (floor to ceiling) walls
• Door that can be closed and locked for privacy.
• Hardwired high speed Internet connection
• This job cannot be performed from a public setting, travel trailer, or any space other than the employee’s company-approved private office.
• 20 hours minimum guaranteed with set schedule