Bilingual Medical Interpreter (Mandarin/English)

i-Call International; Selangor; Remote; MYR 46,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

I-Call International is seeking a Mandarin-English bilingual medical interpreter to work remotely. The role focuses on consecutive interpretation between Mandarin-speaking patients and healthcare providers, translating diagnoses, treatments, and medical information with accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

Candidates should be fluent in Mandarin and English, have interpretation or translation experience, and understand medical terminology.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Mandarin and English language required.
• Experience in interpretation or translation preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare system helpful.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medical terminology, diagnoses, and treatments between Mandarin-speaking patients and healthcare providers.
• Provide cultural mediation to help patients navigate the healthcare system.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in interpretation.
• Document interpretation services including date, time, duration, and type of interpretation.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin and English

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Ability to work under pressure

Interpreting experience

Tools

USB headset

HD webcam

Job description

Bilingual Medical Interpreter (Mandarin/English)

I-Call International is looking to hire more Mandarin Interpreters to work remotely. As a Mandarin consecutive medical interpreter, your primary responsibility is to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patients who speak Mandarin.

Interpretation: You will be responsible for accurately interpreting medical terminology, diagnoses, treatments, and other information between Mandarin-speaking patients and healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and other medical staff.

Cultural mediation: You may need to provide cultural mediation services to help patients understand the healthcare system and how to navigate it effectively. You may also need to help healthcare providers understand cultural differences that may affect patient care.

Confidentiality: You must maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in the interpretation profession.

Documentation: You may be responsible for documenting interpretation services provided, including the date, time, duration, and type of interpretation.

Professional development: You will need to keep up-to-date with the latest medical terminology and healthcare practices to ensure accurate interpretation.

Qualifications for Mandarin consecutive medical interpreter:

Fluency in Mandarin and English

Experience in interpretation or Translation

Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with the healthcare system is also important.

Good communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Technical Requirements:

Good internet (15 Mbps Download and upload speed)

Good PC (Intel Core i7 6th gen or equivalent processor and higher with a minimum of 8 GB RAM memory)

USB headsets are compulsory. (USB Wired Headset should be a Logitech H390 or any similar headset; it should have noise cancellation.)

LAN connection (Hardwired connection with Ethernet cable)

HD Webcam

Professional working space

Timings: Hourly Shift Program

Pay rate: 10 USD per hour.