Bengali Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva Inc. seeks a Bengali interpreter for the Sacramento area. This is an independent contract self-employment position with a flexible schedule, mainly providing interpreting services in healthcare settings across Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties.

Assignments vary with language demand and interpreter qualifications. The role requires fluency in Bengali and English, plus prior interpreting experience and the ability to interpret both ways.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Bengali and English required.
• Experience performing interpreting work with fidelity to source material.
• Ability to interpret both directions (target language <-> English).
• Ability to interact with non-English speakers from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to meet communication needs of public, medical staff, and agencies.
• Combination of formal training and/or relevant experience.
• Possession or willingness to obtain medical clearances.
• Possession of a valid California license.
• Access to a cell phone and to a computer/smartphone.

Skills

Bengali-English proficiency

Medical interpretation experience

Interpreting accuracy and fidelity

Oral interpretation both directions

Cultural liaison ability

Medical clearance willingness

California license

Phone and computer access

Education

California interpreter license

Formal interpreting training

Tools

Cell phone

Computer or smartphone

Job description

About the job Bengali Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an independent contract self-employment position with a flexible work schedule.

The interpreter will be providing interpreting services primarily in the healthcare setting. Job site locations are mainly in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties. The amount of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in Bengali and English
• Experience performing interpreting work accurately, completely, and clearly with the greatest possible fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication in medical, legal, and other types of interpretation
• Ability to orally interpret information from the target language into English, and from English into the target language
• Ability to interact with and relate to non-English speaking persons of any background and culture
• Ability to effectively meet the communication needs of the general public, medical staff, community, governmental agencies, and internal committees
• Combination of formal training and/or relevant experience
• Possession, or willingness to obtain medical clearances, including but not limited to vaccination/immunization records, and background clearances as needed
• Possession of a valid California license
• Access to a cell phone
• Access to a computer and/or smartphone

ABOUT US

Interlingva Inc. is an interpreting and translating agency with headquarters in Sacramento. The company engages in providing linguistic services to Limited English Proficiency patients within healthcare entities.