Remote Medical Over-the-Phone Interpreter (Freelance)

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

Job summary

AMN Healthcare Language Services is seeking professional Over-the-Phone Interpreters to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patients in a remote home-based role.

As an independent contractor, you will deliver medical interpretation over the phone across diverse settings, following strict ethical standards and HIPAA requirements. This flexible opportunity supports work-from-home arrangements nationwide in the United States.

Qualifications

• Fluent in source and target language with medical terminology knowledge.
• Completed medical language proficiency assessment focused on interpreter protocols.
• Understanding of ethics and standards (IMIA, NBCMI, NCIHC).
• HIPAA compliant work environment and recent HIPAA training.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective over-the-phone interpreting service for consumers.
• Always exhibit professional skills and conduct during calls.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements.
• Respect LEP clients, culture, dialect and beliefs as it relates to medical procedures.
• Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.

Skills

Chuj language

English language

Medical interpreting

Education

Interpreting certifications

NBCMI/CCHI certification

Accredited medical interpreting training

Job description

AMN Healthcare Language Services is seeking professional Over-the-Phone Interpreters to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patients in a remote home-based role.

As an independent contractor, you will deliver medical interpretation over the phone across diverse settings, following strict ethical standards and HIPAA requirements. This flexible opportunity supports work-from-home arrangements nationwide in the United States.