Mandarin/Cantonese VRI/OPI Interpreter

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Remote interpreter for Cantonese/Mandarin providing interpretation services for an international company. Assuring communication clarity and accuracy for Limited English Proficient clients.

Posted 8/3/2026contractRemote • 🌎 Anywhere in the WorldJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates fluency in English and native proficiency in Cantonese/Mandarin, with a strong understanding of medical and legal terminology. Exhibits high emotional intelligence and exceptional communication, listening, and note-taking skills essential for effective interpretation in healthcare settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fluency In EnglishNative Proficiency In Cantonese/MandarinOver The Telephone Interpretation ExperienceKnowledge Of Medical TerminologyInternational Certifications In Healthcare

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Soft Skills

High Emotional IntelligenceTolerance To Different CulturesHigh Level Of Communication SkillsListening SkillsNote-Taking SkillsMemory Retention Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PICSIALTAHIPAA

Industry Keywords

HealthcareMedical TerminologyLegal TerminologyInterpreter's Code Of ConductStandards Of PracticeVideo Remote Interpreting

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) - You will be trained for that
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/Mandarin'
1+ years of over the telephone interpretation experience in a well-known interpretation company is a plus, but not mandatory
Good knowledge of medical terminology is a plus, but not mandatory
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