Onsite Cantonese Medical Interpreter

Linguava•Portland, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Linguava is seeking driven language specialists who are committed to their craft and serving others. As one of the fastest-growing Language Service Providers, we aim to continue being a leader in the industry. Our independent contract interpreters are a very important part of our company. In this role, you will be providing on-site interpretation services and on-demand sight translation services for Linguava’s clients, patients, and family members. You will interpret for individuals and/or families who don’t speak English at different predetermined locations for in-person medical appointments. Interpretation will include interactions during hospital admissions, hospital discharges, clinical visits including specialty clinics, outpatient surgeries (pre-op and post-op), outpatient diagnostics, schools, and sometimes emergency room visits. You will follow all Linguava and client protocols described in the Linguava employee handbook and the national standards of practice. This includes but is not limited to: educating patients, families, and providers on your role as the interpreter, checking yourself in and out of appointments on time and staying for the full scheduled duration, and managing an organized schedule to ensure no appointments are missed or double booked.

Requirements

Certified or Qualified Healthcare Interpreter through the State Of Oregon (OHA) (Linguava assists with this process for eligible candidates who fulfill all other requirements).
Native or near-native fluency in both English and Cantonese.
Pass Linguava’s Language Evaluation and skills test.
Reliable transportation (daily travel required).
Excellent listening, communication, organizational and customer service skills.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Medical field experience preferred but not required.
Use of bilingual skills in a professional or medical setting preferred but not required.
Ability to work independently.
Exceptional communication skills.
Must be organized and punctual.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site interpretation services and on-demand sight translation services for Linguava’s clients, patients, and family members.
Interpret for individuals and/or families who don’t speak English at different predetermined locations for in-person medical appointments.
Interpret during hospital admissions, hospital discharges, clinical visits including specialty clinics, outpatient surgeries (pre-op and post-op), outpatient diagnostics, schools, and emergency room visits.
Follow all Linguava and client protocols described in the Linguava employee handbook and the national standards of practice.
Educate patients, families, and providers on your role as the interpreter.
Check yourself in and out of appointments on time and stay for the full scheduled duration.
Manage an organized schedule and ensure no appointments are missed or double booked.