American Sign Language Remote Interpreter

The American Sign Language Remote Interpreter is needed to provide essential communication support through a flexible remote environment. This role focuses on delivering accurate, compassionate, and confidential interpretation services that help individuals access critical information and resources.

About the role

This position supports conversations across healthcare and community settings, ensuring clear communication between clients, families, and service providers. The ideal candidate is an experienced interpreter who values professionalism, cultural awareness, and high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional video-based interpretation services while ensuring accurate communication, confidentiality, and compliance with industry standards.
• Accurately interpret spoken and signed communication between clients and consumers while maintaining meaning, tone, and context.
• Support interpretation needs primarily in medical settings as well as general community-based environments.
• Deliver timely and professional service to patients, family members, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with applicable privacy regulations, including HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA, and related standards.
• Follow professional interpreting ethics, guidelines, and quality standards.
• Complete daily activity logs, documentation, and required administrative tasks.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development programs.
• Adapt effectively to challenging or sensitive conversations while remaining neutral and professional.

Requirements

• Certified ASL interpreter with experience providing accurate and professional interpretation services.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• National ASL certification through RID, EIPA certification of 3.7 or higher, and/or BEI certification preferred.
• State license or registration where required by local regulations.
• At least 1 year of relevant interpreting experience.
• Experience with medical interpretation is strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must currently reside in the United States.
• Intermediate computer skills and comfort using remote video technology.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ASL communication abilities and fluency in relevant languages.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Strong listening skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain flexible, calm, and professional in stressful or complex situations.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures and guidelines.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Contract-based position offering location flexibility.
• Opportunity to support meaningful communication access for diverse communities.
• Ability to work with modern remote interpretation technology.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced network of language professionals.
• Meaningful work supporting healthcare and community accessibility.
• Flexible scheduling opportunities based on service needs.