Equiti

Delivers real-time medical interpretation and analytics

Japanese Video Medical Interpreter

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeRemote in USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least one year of experience in remote medical interpreting is required.
At least 40 hours of interpreter training, such as Bridging the Gap or equivalent, is required.
Documented fluency in English and at least one other language is required.
Equal command of medical, educational, and social service terminology in both languages is required.
Understanding of the NCIHC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice is required.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are required.
Ability to learn and operate proprietary and common software tools is required.
Ability to adjust interpretation register appropriately is required.
Critical thinking and teamwork abilities are required.
Experience serving individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds is required.
A HIPAA-compliant home workspace with a chair, desk, and privacy is required.
Dedicated high-speed wired internet, with no Wi-Fi, is required: minimum download speed 10 Mbps, minimum upload speed 3 Mbps, latency no more than 100 ms, jitter no more than 30 ms, and packet loss no more than 1%.
Use of a company-provided laptop running Windows 10 or later with at least 8 GB of RAM is required; tablets and phones are not permitted.
Use of a company-provided noise-cancelling USB-wired headset with a built-in microphone is required; Bluetooth and wireless headsets are not permitted.

Responsibilities

Interpret accurately and completely between the source and target languages for hospitals, clinics, and other facilities nationwide.
Ensure the limited-English-proficient patient fully understands by adjusting register as needed.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and professional standards.
Adhere to the company'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 video remote interpreting sessions, including 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.

Desired Qualifications

Medical interpretation certification, such as CMI or CHI, is preferred.

Summary

Description

Equiti is seeking qualified 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. You will serve as a professional conduit for information and, when appropriate, a cultural broker to ensure full understanding. Interpreters support both healthcare and educational settings via audio and video modalities.

Essential Responsibilities

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Technical Requirements

A HIPAA-compliant home workspace (chair, desk, privacy).
Dedicated, high-speed wired internet (no Wi-Fi):Minimum Download Speed: 10 MbpsMinimum Upload Speed: 3 MbpsLatency: ≤ 100msJitter: ≤ 30msPacket 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).

About the Company

Equiti

Delivers real-time medical interpretation and analytics

Equiti Health provides language interpretation services and culturally tailored solutions to healthcare providers and payors to remove language barriers and improve health literacy. Its offerings include instant access to medical interpreters via integrated technology, enabling real-time interpretation through phone or video and delivering standardized data-driven insights to enhance patient understanding and care quality. The company differentiates itself by combining a broad interpreter access network with data-backed insights and a strategic acquisition of Voyce and Martti, expanding its language-access capabilities and service reach for providers and underserved communities. Its goal is to reduce healthcare disparities and improve patient outcomes by ensuring effective communication between patients and clinicians.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Sunrise, FL
Founded: 2003

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