Remote Medical Over-the-Phone Interpreter — Flexible IC

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

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Language Services is seeking qualified Over-the-Phone Interpreters to facilitate communication for LEP clients and healthcare providers. This remote, freelance role offers flexible hours and the chance to serve in medical and educational contexts nationwide.

Interpreters should demonstrate medical terminology knowledge, strong ethics, HIPAA compliance, and the ability to work independently while delivering professional, accurate language support from a home office.

Qualifications

• Fluent bilingual in Chuj and English with strong spoken communication.
• Medical language proficiency and terminology knowledge.
• Familiar with ethics codes from IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC.
• HIPAA compliant work environment and recent HIPAA training.

Responsibilities

• Provide over-the-phone interpreting service for healthcare callers.
• Maintain professional conduct on every call.
• Adapt quickly to new technologies and platforms.
• Follow interpreter ethics and required procedures.
• Respect LEP clients’ cultures and preferences in medical contexts.
• Support on-demand calls and remote work arrangements.

Skills

Bilingual: Chuj/English

Verbal communication

Customer service

Medical terminology

Interpreter ethics

HIPAA compliant

Education

Medical interpreter certification

NBCMI/CCHI certification

ALTA/MiTio training

2 years interpreting experience

Tools

AMN Contractor Connect app

Job description

AMN Healthcare Language Services is seeking qualified Over-the-Phone Interpreters to facilitate communication for LEP clients and healthcare providers. This remote, freelance role offers flexible hours and the chance to serve in medical and educational contexts nationwide.

Interpreters should demonstrate medical terminology knowledge, strong ethics, HIPAA compliance, and the ability to work independently while delivering professional, accurate language support from a home office.