Japanese Interpreter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Japan, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Respond to calls in a professional manner, adhering to the Interpreter's code of conduct.

• Always be ready to take notes during a call.

• Possess knowledge of the specific vocabulary relevant to the industry in which the interpreter operates, particularly in healthcare and medical fields.

• Accurately convey all messages without adding, omitting, or altering any part of the content.

• Deliver the highest standard of customer service while interpreting.

• Enable effective communication between Limited English Proficient individuals and clients by providing precise and comprehensive interpretation of the messages.

• Implement standards of practice.

• Participate in internal professional training.

• Show enthusiasm for obtaining new professional certifications.

• Communicate and report to your team leader regularly.

• Adhere to dress code standards for video remote interpreting.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient in the source language (English) and a native speaker of the target language "Japanese."

• At least 1 year of experience in telephone interpretation with a reputable interpretation company.

• Strong understanding of medical terminology.

• Familiarity with legal terminology is advantageous.

• International certifications in the healthcare sector are beneficial (such as PICSI, ALTA, HIPAA, etc.).

• High school diploma in your native language.

• Possess high emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.

• Excellent communication, listening, note-taking, and memory retention skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Completely remote position with a defined schedule.

• Option for full-time or part-time employment (including business and weekend hours).

• Immediate opportunity to start working after onboarding.

• Access to internal certified training.

• Monthly payment schedule.

• Contract-based employment type.