Remote Cantonese Medical Interpreter (Video)

Expansion International; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Work From Home

Training & Development

Equipment provided

Job summary

Expansion International is recruiting Medical Video Remote Interpreters for Cantonese-English sessions across the US healthcare system. This fully remote role connects providers with patients via video, with some phone sessions, and requires a quiet home workspace.

New hires receive structured training and must demonstrate bilingual fluency and understanding of medical interpreting. Prior formal interpreting experience is a bonus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Fluent, professional level English and Cantonese communication.
• Understanding of medical interpreting basics beyond casual interpreting.
• Willingness to complete medical interpreting proficiency assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and respectful video interpreting between English and Cantonese, with occasional over-the-phone sessions.
• Facilitate communication faithfully, without adding or omitting meaning.
• Follow interpreter ethics, standards of practice and company procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with healthcare privacy requirements.
• Demonstrate cultural responsiveness and respect diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain professional conduct and sound judgement during sessions.

Skills

Fluent bilingual English-Cantonese

Medical interpreting understanding

Confidentiality and professionalism

Video conferencing proficiency

Background screening readiness

Education

Formal medical interpreter training (certificate/degree)

NBCMI/CCHI certification (preferred)

Tools

Video conferencing platforms

Job description

Expansion International is recruiting Medical Video Remote Interpreters for Cantonese-English sessions across the US healthcare system. This fully remote role connects providers with patients via video, with some phone sessions, and requires a quiet home workspace.

New hires receive structured training and must demonstrate bilingual fluency and understanding of medical interpreting. Prior formal interpreting experience is a bonus, but not required.