AMN Healthcare Is Hiring A Persian Medical Inperson Interpreter

Persian Medical In-Person Interpreter (West Houston, TX 77025) 🌐

Join our team as a dedicated In-Person Interpreter and facilitate vital communication between healthcare providers and Persian-speaking patients in the West Houston area.

Job Summary

The In-Person Interpreter (IPI) will provide onsite language support for Limited English Proficient (LEP) community members across various medical settings. This flexible freelance role offers opportunities to expand your interpreting business with access to multiple sessions daily via our innovative AMN IPI App.

About Us

As the leading boutique provider of In-Person Interpreting services in the United States, our mission is to deliver superior on-site language access through qualified interpreters. Driven by a commitment to excellence, we seek diverse, culturally competent, and credentialed medical interpreters to join our talented team.

In-Person Interpreter Responsibilities

• Provide effective onsite interpreting service for healthcare consumers.
• Maintain professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness.
• Adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
• Pass required screening processes before committing to in-person sessions.
• Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural guidelines specific to medical settings.
• Respect cultural and linguistic nuances of LEP clients, understanding their beliefs and preferences regarding medical procedures.
• Show passion for customer service and interpreting excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fluency in both Persian and English, with strong verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ethics and practice standards (IMIA, NBCMI, NCIHC).
• Recent HIPAA Business Associates Training Certificate (completed within the last year).

Preferred Qualifications

• Interpreting certifications or degrees in medical interpreting.
• National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI or NBCMI.
• Completion of accredited medical interpreting courses (e.g., ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training).
• Minimum of 2 years medical interpreting experience in hospital or clinical environments.

Benefits & Perks 🎉

• Become part of a professional team of medical interpreters working as independent contractors with AMN Healthcare Language Services.
• Access top healthcare facilities in your area for onsite interpreting.
• Exclusive, complimentary access to our InPerson Interpreting app, connecting you to contracting healthcare facilities.
• Manage your work easily with features like scheduling, check-in/check-out, session feedback, and payment processing.
• Biweekly paychecks via direct deposit.
• Flexibility to accept or decline jobs as needed.
• 24/7 support from our Client Success Team (CST).

Work Eligibility & Position Details

• Must be authorized to work in the US and have reliable transportation.
• Position Type: W-9 Independent Contractor (1099).
• Job Type: Freelance.

Requirements & Facility

Details regarding specific requirements and facility information will be provided during the application process.