Cantonese - English Interpreters

Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI)

Responsibilities

• 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).
• go into internal professional training.
• be eager to get new professional certifications.
• communicate and report to your team leader.

Requirements

• Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and target language (Cantonese).
• 1+ years of interpreting experience.
• 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 of different cultures.
• High level of communication, listening, note-taking, and memory retention skills.

Qualifications

• Your computer or laptop should be Mac or any other model with MacOS 10.13 or Windows 10 or newer, with Pentium, or I3 processor.
• Your working machine should have a 4 GB RAM Minimum (8GB recommended).
• We require an excellent ethernet connection (Wi-Fi is not allowed). Internet speed of 4Mbps Download/Upload.
• We require noise-canceling wired USB Headsets.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with a clear schedule.
• Full-time or part-time position (business and weekend hours).
• Immediate availability to start working after onboarding.
• Internal training and the possibility to get new certifications.
• Monthly fee payments.
• Contract type of employment.

About the Role

Established in 2016, Homeland Language Services has been successfully providing high-quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team with 500+ professional interpreters and translators. They have solid experience and professional skills to serve our clients with the best language services in modern fast-paced global business. We offer interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.