Thai Lao Video Interpreter

About the Role

Job Title: Thai, Lao Interpreter
Location: Remote, work from home in Thailand
Job Type: Independent Contractor

Position Overview: The Thai, Lao Medical VRI is responsible for handling on demand audio and video calls to serve our limited English proficient (LEP) community and practitioners in a variety of industries such as Healthcare, Government, Community, Education etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective video and audio interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
• Capture company provided data during interpreting session when required.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences.
• Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
• Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the video and audio sessions.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
• Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.

Qualifications

• Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (Thai, Lao to English and vice-a-versa).
• Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
• Successful completion of a proficiency assessment or have a national certification.
• Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).
• HIPAA compliant work environment and setting.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
• Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
• National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI, NBCMI or DSHS.
• Accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).

Technical Requirements

• High speed internet connection, cable or fiber optic services preferred.
• HIPAA compliant workspace, with 4 walls and a door that locks.
• Computer must have a direct connection into the modem.
• Home office must have a blue or green backdrop.
• Workspace must be quiet, distraction free from people, pets or outside noise.