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Freelance Portuguese On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

National Or State Interpreter Certification

Job overview

THE LANGUAGE GROUP is hiring a Freelance Portuguese On-Demand Interpreter. The Language Group is seeking a Freelance Portuguese On-Demand Interpreter to accurately interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. This role requires adherence to national standards and codes of ethics for interpreters in healthcare, with a strong emphasis on maintaining patient confidentiality.

Key focus areas include Accurately interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers, Adhere to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care, and Adhere to the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care.

Successful candidates bring 3+ Years Interpreting Experience, National/State Interpreter Certification, and 40+ Hours Interpreter Training. Important skills include Interpreting, National Standards Of Practice For Interpreters In Health Care, National Code Of Ethics For Interpreters In Health Care, Patient Confidentiality, Medical Terminology, and Educational Terminology.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

InterpretingNational Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health CareNational Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health CarePatient ConfidentialityMedical TerminologyEducational TerminologySocial Services TerminologyInterpersonal SkillsCustomer ServiceTime ManagementBasic Computer SkillsEnglish FluencyTarget Language Fluency

Qualifications

3 Years Interpreting ExperienceNational or State Interpreter Certification40 Hours Interpreter TrainingWorking Computer With Specific RequirementsWorking HeadsetDedicated High-Speed Internet ConnectionConfidential Clean and Quiet Call EnvironmentOPI/VRI ExperienceCHICMINICCI/CT

Full 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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