Japanese VRI/OPI Interpreter

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Professionally respond to calls, adhering to the Interpreter's code of conduct.

• Always be prepared to take notes during calls.

• Familiarize yourself with the specific vocabulary relevant to the industry in which you are interpreting (particularly healthcare and medical)—training will be provided.

• Accurately and completely convey all messages without adding, omitting, or substituting any information.

• Deliver exceptional customer service while interpreting.

• Facilitate communication between Limited English Proficient individuals and clients by providing precise and comprehensive interpretations of messages.

• Uphold standards of practice.

• Participate in internal professional training sessions.

• Demonstrate a willingness to obtain new professional certifications.

• Regularly communicate and report to your team leader.

• Adhere to dress code requirements for video remote interpreting.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 1 year of telephone interpretation experience at a reputable interpretation company is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Good understanding of medical terminology is beneficial but not required.

• Familiarity with legal terminology is a plus.

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

• A high school diploma in your native language is required.

• Strong emotional intelligence and an appreciation for diverse cultures.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position with a defined schedule.

• Internal Certified training provided.

• Monthly fee payments.

• Contract type of employment.