About Us:
We are a leading NYC-based language services agency seeking experienced interpreters to join our network of freelance medical interpreters. We provide interpreting services to government and private sector clients throughout the five boroughs in medical, social, and legal settings.
Position Overview:
As a freelance medical interpreter, you will provide in-person, over-the-phone, and video remote interpreting services to bridge communication between healthcare professionals and patients in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare environments.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate clear communication between medical providers and patients, rendering messages accurately from the source language to the target language.
- Maintain professionalism and adhere to the medical interpreter code of ethics.
- Complete necessary documentation and reports of interpreter services provided.
- Uphold confidentiality and impartiality during each interpreting encounter.
- Follow the medical interpreter role without summarizing, paraphrasing, or omitting information.
Requirements:
- Bilingual proficiency in English and at least one other language.
- Previous experience as a medical interpreter is preferred, but not required.
- Professional interpreter training is highly recommended
- Ability to remain objective and unobtrusive while interpreting.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible schedule as a freelance interpreter.
- Opportunities to work with various clients in the healthcare sector across NYC.
- Be part of a supportive and expanding network of professional interpreters.
If you are a freelance interpreter based in New York City and are passionate about bridging language gaps in healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!