Remote Mandarin Medical Interpreter (Freelance)

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; United States; Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

THE LANGUAGE GROUP is seeking an experienced medical interpreter for a remote-only role in the United States. The successful candidate will interpret between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers, upholding professional ethics and patient confidentiality.

Requirements include 3+ years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), certification such as CHI/CMI/NIC, strong medical terminology knowledge, and reliable home setup with a computer, headset, and high-speed internet.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum interpreting experience; OPI/VRI preferred.
• National or State interpreter certification such as CHI/CMI/NIC/CI-CT/VQAS.
• Knowledge of medical, educational, and social services terminology.
• 40 hours or more interpreter training.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, time management and computer skills.
• Fluency in English and the target language with fluency test results.
• Working computer, headset, high-speed internet, and quiet call environment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel on-site.
• Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and to the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Medical terminology

Customer service

Bilingual fluency

Education

Interpreter certification

Tools

Computer skills

Internet access

Job description

THE LANGUAGE GROUP is seeking an experienced medical interpreter for a remote-only role in the United States. The successful candidate will interpret between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers, upholding professional ethics and patient confidentiality.

Requirements include 3+ years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred), certification such as CHI/CMI/NIC, strong medical terminology knowledge, and reliable home setup with a computer, headset, and high-speed internet.