Punjabi Medical Interpreter

GLS; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from home

Ongoing training

Monthly payments

Job summary

GLS is seeking a Punjabi–English interpreter to work remotely from a home office in the United States. The role focuses on accurate, confidential interpretation between Punjabi and English speakers in a professional setting.

The interpreter should maintain quiet, secure environments and use glossaries and dictionaries as needed; ongoing training and competency opportunities are provided. Monthly payments are typical for this role.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Punjabi.
• Minimum 1 year interpretation experience preferred.
• Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills for high accuracy.
• Render concepts per interpretation protocols, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Explain cultural concepts when needed with client permission.

Skills

English & Punjabi proficiency

Interpretation experience

Listening & note-taking

Cultural explainability

Job description

LANGUAGE : Punjabi US-Based Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between Punjabi and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and Punjabi
• Minimum 1-year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

Technical Requirements:

• Computer or Laptop
• Windows 10 or higher
• USB Wired headset
• Steady wired internet connection

Additional information:

• Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and target language.
• Remote position, interpreter works from his/her home office
• Ongoing training and competency opportunitiesMonthly payments
• Per minute rate
  Based on your location, language testing, background check and/or drug screen may be required