OPI/VR/National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS (as available in your language)
40 hours or more interpreter training
Fluency in English and the target language; ability to provide fluency test results; strong interpersonal, customer service, time management and basic computer skills
Requirements:
Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or on-site support personnel
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 at all times
Operates as a remote interpreter, ensuring a confidential, quiet call environment with a working computer, headset, and high-speed internet
Job description
REMOTE ONLY POSITION
Duties:
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
Must always maintain patient confidentiality
Qualifications Needed:
3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferable OPI/VRI
National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS (if available in your language)
A knowledgeable command of Medical, Educational, and social services terminology in source and target language
40 hours or more interpreter training
Must have good interpersonal skills, customer service, time management and basic computer skills
Demonstrate fluency in English and the target language and be able to provide fluency test results
A working computer with specific requirements, working headset, and dedicated, high-speed internet connection.
A confidential, clean, and quiet call environment.
