Freelance Cantonese On-Demand Interpreter

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC; Batu Pahat; Remote; MYR 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

THE LANGUAGE GROUP, LLC is seeking a remote healthcare interpreter to facilitate accurate communication between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers. The role emphasizes adherence to ethics, confidentiality, and high-quality interpretation in a quiet, home-based setting.

Candidates should have 3+ years of interpreting experience (OPI/VRI preferred) and relevant certifications (CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS).

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum interpreting experience; OPI/VRI preferred.
• National or State Interpreter Certification (CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS).
• Strong medical, educational, and social services terminology knowledge in source and target language.
• Must have a quiet call environment and reliable high-speed internet.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret messages between non-English speaking patients and on-site providers.
• Adhere to the National Standards of Practice and National Code of Ethics for Interpreters.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Interpreting

Customer service

Time management

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in target language

Education

Interpreter Certification (CHI/CMI/NIC/CI/CT/VQAS)

Tools

Headset

High-speed internet

Reliable computer

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.