Cantonese Experienced medical interpreters OPI-VRI
LanguageBridge Solutions
Job Description
About LanguageBridge Solutions
LanguageBridge Solutions (LBS) provides professional interpreting and translation services to healthcare organizations across the United States. We support effective communication between healthcare providers and patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), helping ensure accurate, ethical, confidential, and culturally appropriate communication.
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Cantonese–English Medical Interpreters for a full-time, remote, hourly-paid Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) position supporting U.S.-based healthcare clients.
This is an hourly-paid position — NOT paid per interpreted minute . Compensation applies to scheduled working hours, not only active interpreting/call minutes.
Schedule & Pay Structure * Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
- Pay Structure: Hourly — not per interpreted minute
- Compensation applies to
scheduled working hours
- Candidates must be available for the full fixed shift
- Secure monthly payments
- One week of paid vacation after completing one year with LanguageBridge Solutions
What We Offer * Full-time, 100% remote opportunity
- Hourly compensation for scheduled working hours
- Consistent Monday-to-Friday fixed schedule
- Paid onboarding and training
- Long-term placement with steady call volume
- Opportunity to support U.S.-based healthcare clients
- Professional and supportive remote work environment
- One week of paid vacation after one year of service
Key Responsibilities * Provide accurate and impartial Cantonese–English interpretation
- Facilitate communication between Cantonese-speaking patients and English-speaking healthcare providers
- Provide real-time interpretation through OPI
- Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements
- Apply medical terminology and professional interpreter ethics
- Handle sensitive and urgent healthcare interactions professionally
- Remain available throughout the assigned shift
- Participate in quality reviews and team check-ins as required
Candidate Qualifications * Native or near-native fluency in Cantonese and English
- Minimum 1 year of professional medical interpreting experience (OPI or VRI)
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology
- Understanding of interpreter ethics and confidentiality standards
- High school diploma or equivalent; higher education preferred
- Excellent listening, memory retention, and note-taking skills
- Comfortable working remotely and handling varied medical calls
- Must successfully pass the required language proficiency assessment and background check
- Must be available for the
full Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET schedule
Technical Requirements
Candidates must have:
- Quiet and distraction-free workspace
- USB wired headset
- Laptop or PC with
Intel Core i5 (8th generation or higher)
- Minimum 8 GB RAM
- 1080p webcam
- High-speed wired internet connection with a minimum of
20 Mbps download / 10 Mbps upload
- Solid grey background for video requirements
- Plain white T-shirt for required video interactions
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit their updated English CV/resume to:
noura.mamdouh@languagebridgesolutions.com
Please also provide your WhatsApp number (including country code), current country of residence.
Important Disclaimer
LanguageBridge Solutions will never request payment from applicants at any stage of recruitment, training, or onboarding.
Please ensure all recruitment communications come from an official @languagebridgesolutions.com email address.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LanguageBridge Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.
Job Type: Full-Time, Remote
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)
Pay Structure: Hourly — Not Per Interpreted Minute
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