Vietnamese Medical Interpreter

Schedule: Mon- Fri, Weekend Availability, On-Call

Job Types: Independent Contractor / Freelance Interpreting

Salary: per minute rates for VRI/OPI & Hourly for on-site

Multi-Platform: VRI (Video Remote Interpreting), OSI (Onsite Interpreting), OPI (Over the Phone Interpreting)

CulturaLink partners with healthcare organizations to improve patient-centered care and to create an effective, diverse workforce through services focused on diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence. We provide hundreds of healthcare providers with best-in-class consulting along with comprehensive translation and interpretation services in more than 200 languages.

Job Duties:

• Provide foreign language interpreting to enable understanding and successful communication between individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and providers and staff.
• Provide sight translation of English or other language documents as required.
• Adheres to interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics.
• Provide education to individuals and providers/staff on culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices that are relevant to the encounter.
• Relay concepts and ideas between languages.
• Thoroughly understand the subject matter to effectively convert source language to target language.
• Remain sensitive to the cultures associated with the languages of expertise.

Work Activities

• Confidentiality regarding all interpretations
• Use oral communication techniques.
• Attend scheduled training or appointments.
• Maintain appointment calendar.
• Provide quality seamless service to internal and external customers.
• Other duties as required per Interpretation needs.

Education and Experience:

Years of Experience : 1-year minimum of Interpretation

Education: Bridging the Gap, CCHI or equivalent certification

Requirements:

• English/another language - Language Skills
• Must pass a criminal history background check.
• For on-site position must be able to provide proof of annual tuberculosis screening and updated immunization records
• Certificate for Medical Terminology Interpretation

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Interpreters: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Medical Interpretation Certification (Required)

Work Location: Remote