Key Facts

Remote From:

Freelance

Mid-level (2-5 years)

English

Minimum 3 years of interpreting experience
OPI/VR/National or State Interpreter Certification (e.g., CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS) if available
Fluency in English and Thai with fluency test results
40+ hours of interpreter training and knowledge of medical, educational, and social services terminology in both languages

Accurately interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or on-site support personnel
Adhere to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care
Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure a confidential, clean, and quiet call environment
Provide remote interpretation using a compliant home setup 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.