Cantonese Medical Interpreter

Language Bridge Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Language Bridge Solutions is seeking a qualified Cantonese-English interpreter to facilitate accurate consecutive interpretation for English-speaking professionals and Cantonese-speaking individuals via telephone or video platforms. The interpreter must convey meaning, intent, and tone while maintaining confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and neutrality in every interaction.

Core duties include handling medical, insurance, customer service, and general conversations; preserving the original

Qualifications

• Fluent Cantonese and English with ability to convey meaning and tone accurately.
• Strong professional communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate consecutive interpretation between Cantonese and English.
• Facilitate medical, insurance, customer service, and general conversations.
• Preserve the meaning and intent of the original message without additions or omissions.
• Maintain professional neutrality and cultural sensitivity.
• Use appropriate terminology for each assignment.
• Follow client-specific interpretation procedures.
• Protect confidential and sensitive information.
• Maintain professional call-handling standards.
• Meet attendance, quality, and performance expectations.
• Report technical issues or interpretation concerns promptly.

Skills

Cantonese-English interpretation

Clear communication

Listening skills

Professional demeanor

Job description

\"The Cantonese Interpreter facilitates accurate and effective communication between English-speaking professionals and Cantonese-speaking individuals through telephone or video interpretation platforms.
The interpreter must accurately convey meaning, intent, and tone while maintaining confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and neutrality throughout each interaction.\".

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Core Responsibilities

• Provide accurate consecutive interpretation between Cantonese and English.


• Facilitate medical, insurance, customer service, and general conversations.


• Preserve the meaning and intent of the original message without additions or omissions.


• Maintain professional neutrality and cultural sensitivity.


• Use appropriate terminology for each assignment.


• Follow client-specific interpretation procedures.


• Protect confidential and sensitive information.


• Maintain professional call-handling standards.


• Meet attendance, quality, and performance expectations.


• Report technical issues or interpretation concerns promptly.

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Language & Communication

• English proficiency at C2 level is required.


• Native or near-native fluency in the designated language.


• Ability to convey information clearly and accurately.


• Professional communication and listening skills.

Technical & Environment

• Stable high-speed internet connection.


• Quiet and secure professional workspace.


• Functional computer for remote communication platforms.


• Headset or professional audio equipment.

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Compliance & Professional Standards

• Comply with HIPAA requirements when handling protected health information in covered healthcare assignments.


• Follow GDPR requirements when applicable to personal-data processing.


• Protect patient, client, and organizational information.


• Maintain impartiality and professional boundaries.


• Never record or disclose confidential conversations without authorization.


• Report suspected privacy or security incidents.


• Complete required confidentiality and compliance training.

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Training & Onboarding

Selected candidates will complete the required onboarding stages:

• Cantonese-English mock interpretation assessment.


• IT compatibility and equipment verification.


• Submission of required documentation.


• Confidentiality and compliance orientation.


• Interpretation platform training.


• Client-specific training and quality preparation.


• Final assessment and approval for production.

Training and onboarding are structured to ensure compliance with client standards and operational procedures.

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