Freelance Twi On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP • ,

9d • Remote

About The Position

This is a remote-only freelance position for a Twi On-Demand Interpreter. The primary duty is to accurately interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel on-site. The interpreter must adhere to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care, and always maintain patient confidentiality.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed