English - Cantonese Interpreter

Focus Interpreting; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per minute with a fixed rate

Job summary

Focus Interpreting seeks a skilled English-Cantonese Interpreter to provide accurate interpretation services for clients. You will interpret spoken language in real-time, upholding confidentiality and professional standards across medical, legal, and social service contexts.

Ideal candidates are fluent in English and Cantonese with strong communication skills and attention to detail; prior medical interpreting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Cantonese for accurate real-time interpretation.
• Strong communication skills in spoken and written forms.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Prior experience in medical interpreting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication between English and Cantonese speakers in real-time.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality using professional interpreting techniques.
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and uphold integrity during sessions.
• Continue language and subject matter learning to serve medical, legal and social services clients.

Skills

Bilingual English-Cantonese

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpreting experience

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Focus Interpreting is seeking a highly skilled English - Cantonese Interpreter to join our team. As an interpreter, you will be responsible for providing accurate and professional interpretation services to our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate effective communication between English and Cantonese speakers by interpreting spoken words in real-time.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of interpretation by using industry-standard techniques and equipment.
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and maintain a high level of integrity during interpretation sessions.
• Continuously improve language proficiency and subject matter knowledge to better serve our clients in various fields such as medical, legal, and social services.

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in both English and Farsi, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages.
• Strong understanding of linguistics and cultural differences, allowing for effective interpretation across different cultures.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy even in high-pressure situations.
• Prior experience in medical interpreting is preferred.

If you are a skilled and dedicated interpreter looking to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Cantonese
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of linguistics and cultural differences
• Attention to detail
• Prior experience in medical interpreting preferred

Benefits

Paid per minute with a fixed rate.