Freelance Cantonese On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP; Hong Kong; Remote; HKD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

The LANGUAGE GROUP is seeking a remote healthcare interpreter in Hong Kong. The role requires accurate interpretation between non-English speaking patients and healthcare staff, adherence to national standards, and strict confidentiality.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of interpreting experience, relevant certifications, and strong terminology knowledge across medical, educational, and social services. A quiet, confidential home workspace with good equipment is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of interpreting experience, preferably OPI/VRI.
• National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, or VQAS.
• Strong command of medical, educational, and social services terminology.
• Forty hours of interpreter training or more.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, time management, and basic computer skills.
• Fluency in English and the target language with test results available.
• Working computer, headset, and reliable high-speed internet; confidential, quiet workspace.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or on-site staff.
• Adheres to national standards and ethics for interpreters.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Interpreting experience

OPI/VRI experience

Fluent English and target language

Education

Certified interpreter (CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS)

Tools

Computer with high-speed internet

Headset

Quiet call environment

Job description

REMOTE ONLY POSITION

Duties

• Accurately interprets messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel on-site
• Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and to the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care
• Must always maintain patient confidentiality

Qualifications Needed

• 3 years minimum of interpreting experience preferable OPI/VRI
• National or State Interpreter Certification such as CHI, CMI, NIC, CI/CT, VQAS (if available in your language)
• A knowledgeable command of Medical, Educational, and social services terminology in source and target language
• 40 hours or more interpreter training
• Must have good interpersonal skills, customer service, time management and basic computer skills
• Demonstrate fluency in English and the target language and be able to provide fluency test results
• A working computer with specific requirements, working headset, and dedicated, high-speed internet connection.
• A confidential, clean, and quiet call environment.

Originally posted on Himalayas