Urdu Interpreters

Homeland Language Services; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Work from convenience of smartphone

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is seeking an Interpreter to provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients. The role involves advocating for patient access to health care and assisting providers with culturally sensitive care. Candidates should have 1+ years of medical interpreting experience or a successful internship, fluency in English and the language of interpreting, and a commitment to exceptional service. This position offers a flexible schedule, enabling interpreters to select jobs based on availability.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of medical interpreting experience or successful internship program required.
• Experience in a medical or human services setting is preferred.
• Professional-level medical interpreting and short non-publication translation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients and their families.
• Advocate for LEP patients' access to health care services.
• Assist providers in delivering culturally sensitive patient care.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Medical interpreting skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CMI, CHI, CCHI certifications

40-hour medical interpreting course

Job description

Job Overview

The Interpreter provides interpretation for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their families, providers, and staff. The Interpreter advocates for LEP patients' access to the full range of health care services, providing intercultural mediation to assist providers in delivering culturally sensitive patient care. A commitment to provide exceptional customer experience, patient privacy & safety, and teamwork spirit is required for this position.

Job type: ONSITE

Location: Stafford, VA

Schedule: It is usually during regular business hours (8 AM - 6 PM), some Saturdays. Appointments are based on the needs of the clients.

Rate: depends on certification and experience.

Your Background and Experience

• Work experience: 1+ years of medical interpreting experience or successful internship program required. Experience working in medical or human services setting preferred.
• Certifications are not compulsory, but desirable. At least a high school diploma or equivalent. For certified interpreters: CMI, CHI, CCHI, interpreting diploma from an interpreting school, NBCMI, 40‑hour medical interpreting course.
• Fluency in spoken and written English and the language of interpreting, with a preference for native‑level fluency in the language of interpreting. Professional‑level medical interpreting and short non‑publication translation skills are required.

What We Offer You

• Contract type of employment.
• Flexible schedule: work when you are available and select or decline jobs based on your schedule or availability from the convenience of your smartphone.