Summary
Description
Equiti is seeking OPI + VRI Interpreters to work from home. These are individuals who will work remotely from any US-based location. We serve as community interpreters for healthcare and educational settings.
Our Interpreters are valued members of our team to provide professional interpretation for all parties, serving as conduits of communication and acting as cultural brokers as needed to ensure the communication is accurate and complete.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately and completely interprets conversations between providers and consumers.
- Establishes and maintains quality customer service and positive interaction with all users.
- Maintains strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA policies and standards.
Office Space & Equipment Requirements:
- Must have a HIPAA Compliant Workspace (you need a Chair and a Desk)
- You will need reliable computer (Desktop PC or Laptop) which can run Windows 10 and has at least 8GB of Ram available for processing. (No cell phones or tablets will be accepted).
- Must have a dedicated high-speed, private, and secured internet connection: Your device must be connected directly to the router via ethernet cable (Hardwired connection only!)
- Internet connection: Minimum download speed 10 Mbps / Minimum upload speed 3 Mbps, Latency 100ms, Jitter 30ms, Total packet loss 1%
- Headphones: Use a noise cancelling, USB wired headset with a built-in microphone (no wireless/Bluetooth headphones).
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 1-year remote medical Interpreting experience. (Required)
- 40+ Hours of formal interpreter training. (Preferred)
- Medical Interpretation certification. (Preferred)
- Customer service skills.
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
- Documented fluency in English, and various languages.
- Equal command of Medical/Educational and Social Service terminology in both languages.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
