Arabic Interpreter (Bay Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva Inc. is seeking an Arabic Interpreter for Bay Area assignments. This independent contractor role offers a flexible schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings with assignments based in the Bay Area. Required are fluency in Arabic and English, experience in medical, legal, and community interpretation, and a valid California license.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic and English at a high level.
• Experience providing accurate interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings with fidelity to sources.
• Ability to interpret orally between Arabic and English in both directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Assignments are based in the Bay Area and available regularly based on demand and interpreter qualifications.

Skills

Arabic-English fluency

Medical & legal interpretation

Oral interpretation (Arabic-English)

Cultural competency

Healthcare & government liaison

Formal interpreter training

Medical clearance readiness

California license

Job description

About the job Arabic Interpreter (Bay Area)

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in the Bay Area and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in both Arabic and English
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
  
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Arabic and English in both directions
  
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
  
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
  
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
  
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
  
• Possession of a valid California license
  

ABOUT US

Interlingva Inc. is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.