Korean - International Telephonic Remote Interpreters

Overview

As a telephonic interpreter for Korean in LSA’s network of Independently Contracted Interpreters, you are responsible for handling telephone calls on demand and facilitating language communication for the Limited English Proficient (LEP) community in a variety of settings, including medical, legal, and customer service.

In Short

• Provide effective telephonic remote interpreting
• Answer inbound calls in a timely manner
• Provide superior customer service
• Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
• Maintain strict standards of confidentiality
• Complete training(s) and participate in ongoing Quality Assurance monitoring
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred
• Full fluency in both English and Korean
• Technology proficient (web-based platforms, email, Microsoft Word)
• Proof of 40+ hour medical interpreting training preferred

Requirements

• Full fluency in both English and Korean
• Technology proficient (web-based platforms, email, Microsoft Word)
• Landline phone access for sound quality
• An interpreting space that is quiet, secure, and free from outside noises
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred
• Industry specific certifications/trainings preferred (CMI, CCHI, etc.)
• Proof of 40+ hour medical interpreting training preferred (ex: Bridging the Gap, Cross-Cultural, etc.)

Benefits

• Continuous acceptance of qualified interpreters
• Opportunity to help the LEP community
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home