Cantonese VRI/OPI Interpretation

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Remote interpreter facilitating communication between English and Cantonese speakers in various fields. Providing accurate interpretation service with a focus on healthcare and legal terminology.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🌎 Anywhere in the WorldJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates fluency in English and Cantonese, with a strong understanding of medical terminology and the ability to provide accurate interpretation in healthcare settings. Exhibits high emotional intelligence and effective communication skills to facilitate interactions between clients and Limited English Proficient individuals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluency In EnglishNative In CantoneseOver-The-Telephone Interpretation ExperienceMedical Terminology KnowledgeInternational Healthcare Certifications

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Hard Skills

Note-TakingMessage RenderingInterpreting Standards Of PracticeCultural Awareness

Soft Skills

High Emotional IntelligenceCommunication SkillsListening SkillsMemory Retention

Certifications & Qualifications

PICSIALTAHIPAA

Industry Keywords

Healthcare InterpretationMedical TerminologyLegal TerminologyCustomer Service

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Answer calls in a professional manner, acting according to the Interpreter's code of conduct.
Be always prepared to take notes during a call.
Be aware of the specific vocabulary of the industry the interpreter works with (healthcare and medical one, specifically).
Rendering all messages accurately and completely, without adding, omitting, or substituting.
Provide the highest level of customer service during interpreting.
Facilitate communication between Limited English Proficient and Client by rendering accurate and complete interpretation of the message.
Applying standards of practice.
Go into internal professional training.
Be eager to get new professional certifications.
Communicate and report to your team leader.
Comply with dress code requirements for video remote interpreting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent in source language (English) and Native in target language "Cantonese".
1+ years of over-the-telephone interpretation experience in a well-known interpretation company.
Good knowledge of medical terminology.
Awareness in legal terminology is a plus.
International certifications in the healthcare industry are a plus (PICSI, ALTA, HIPAA, etc.).
High school diploma in your native language.
High emotional intelligence and tolerance to different cultures.
High level of communication, listening, note-taking, and memory retention skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote position with a clear schedule.
Internal Certified training.
Monthly fee payments.
Contract type of employment.