Mandarin Cantonese Video Interpreter

**Mandarin Cantonese** Video Remote Interpreter (VRI)****Job Title**:Mandarin Cantonese Interpreter**Location**:Remote, work from home in China**Job Type**:Independent Contractor**Position Overview**: The Mandarin, Cantonese Medical VRI is responsible for handling on demand audio and video calls to serve our limited English proficient (LEP) community and practitioners in a variety of industries such as Healthcare, Government, Community, Education etc.**Job Functions**- Provide effective video and audio interpreting sessions in a professional manner.- Capture company provided data during interpreting session when required.- Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.- Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.- Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.- Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences.- Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.- Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the video and audio sessions.- Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.- Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.**Qualifications**- Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (Mandarin, Cantonese to English and vice-a-versa).- Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.- Successful completion of a proficiency assessment or have a national certification.- Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).- HIPAA compliant work environment and setting.- Must be at least 18 years of age.**Preferred Qualifications**- Ability to read and write in the requested languages.- Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.- National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI, NBCMI or DSHS.- Accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).**Technical Requirements**- High speed internet connection, cable or fiber optic services preferred.- HIPAA compliant workspace, with 4 walls and a door that locks.- Computer must have a direct connection into the modem.- Home office must have a blue or green backdrop.- Workspace must be quiet, distraction free from people, pets or outside noise.