Haitian Creole Speaking Interpreter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Dominican Republic, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Deliver precise, thorough, and respectful video interpreting services between English and Haitian Creole, including occasional over-the-phone sessions.

• Ensure accurate communication without adding, omitting, or altering the intended meaning of speakers.

• Adhere to the ethical standards, practices, and procedures set forth for professional interpreters.

• Uphold confidentiality and comply with relevant healthcare privacy regulations.

• Exhibit cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds, communication styles, and patient preferences.

• Maintain professionalism and sound judgment regarding interpreter role boundaries.

• Adapt to changing technology, workflows, and service demands.

• Engage in mandatory training, coaching, and quality assurance activities.

• Complete the structured evaluation and foundational training prior to participating in live sessions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Fluent and professional verbal communication skills in both English and Haitian Creole.

• A genuine comprehension of medical interpreting; informal experiences, such as interpreting for family members, are acceptable.

• Capability to accurately and completely interpret medical information in both languages.

• Willingness to undertake a medical interpreting proficiency assessment as part of the selection process.

• Cultural awareness and comfort in navigating the US healthcare environment.

• Strong reliability and sound judgment, coupled with a customer service-oriented mindset.

• Comfort with video conferencing platforms and adaptability to new remote technologies.

• Ability to successfully pass background checks and drug screenings.

• A dedicated home workspace specifically for this role: a private, distraction-free room with a locking door and wired high-speed internet; no Wi-Fi, hotspot, satellite, or DSL connections permitted.

• Comfortable appearing on camera for the majority of each shift.

• Located in the Dominican Republic or Brazil, with the ability to work remotely.

• Willingness to align work hours with US Eastern Time (ET).

• Previous experience in medical interpreting, formal training, relevant certifications or degrees, national medical interpreter certification, experience with video/telephone interpreting, and knowledge of medical terminology are advantageous but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off

• Work From Home

• Training & Development

• Equipment provided