Equiti Group
Equiti is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We do not discriminate against candidates and employees due to age, disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law. The Company is committed to making modifications to its hiring process to make it accessible for people with disabilities.
Chaldean Video Medical Interpreter
Part TimeRemote
Location
United States
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Equiti is seeking qualified Chaldean Video Medical Interpreters to work remotely from any U.S.-based location. As a vital member of our interpretation team, you will facilitate clear, accurate, and culturally competent communication between healthcare providers and Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients.
Interpret accurately and completely between source and target language for hospitals, clinics, and other facilities nationwide.
Ensure full comprehension by adjusting register as needed for the LEP patient.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and professional standards.
Adhere to Equiti’s quality policy and promote excellent customer service to clients and patients.
Establish and maintain positive, professional interactions with all users.
Act as a cultural broker when needed to clarify cultural nuances or misunderstandings.
Demonstrate camera awareness during VRI sessions, ensuring proper posture, voice projection, and presence.
Maintain required certifications and continue professional development.
Adapt to changing technology, platforms, and protocols as needed.
Participate actively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in remote medical interpreting (required).
- 40+ hours of interpreter training (e.g., Bridging the Gap or equivalent).
- Medical interpretation certification (e.g., CMI, CHI) preferred.
- Documented fluency in English and at least one other language.
- Equal command of medical, educational, and social service terminology in both languages.
- Proven understanding of the NCIHC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
- Strong customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to learn and operate proprietary and common software tools.
- Ability to adjust interpretation register appropriately.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and a teamwork mindset.
- Experience serving individuals from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- A HIPAA-compliant home workspace (chair, desk, privacy).
- Dedicated, high-speed wired internet (no Wi-Fi):
- Minimum Download Speed: 10 Mbps
- Minimum Upload Speed: 3 Mbps
- Latency: ≤ 100ms
- Jitter: ≤ 30ms
- Packet Loss: ≤ 1%
- Company-provided laptop computer running Windows 10+ with a minimum of 8GB RAM (no tablets or phones).
- Company-provided noise-cancelling USB-wired headset with built-in microphone (no Bluetooth/wireless).