Role overview

Qualifications

3 years minimum of interpreting experience, preferable OPI/VR
National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS
40 hours or more interpreter training
Demonstrate fluency in English and the target language

Responsibilities

Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers
Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and to the National Code of Ethics
Must always maintain patient confidentiality
Maintain a confidential, clean, and quiet call environment

Key facts

Remote from: United States
Freelance
Mid-level (2-5 years)
English

Hard skills

Other skills

Social Skills
Customer Service
Time Management
Basic Internet Skills

About the company

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC

TLG is a full-service language provider offering robust Translation and Localization services. We assist with onsite, over the phone and virtual interpreting as well as document translation and localization of websites. We care about our clients and continue to improve our best-in-class technology and the retention of qualified interpreters. Offering over 200 languages with fast connection times, we make it easy for you to communicate with confidence.

Company details

Company typeSME

Company size11 - 50

Links

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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.

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