Cantonese Interpreter (San Francisco)

Interlingva, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is looking for independent contractors to provide interpreting services in healthcare settings primarily in San Francisco and the Bay Area. This role requires fluency in target languages, experience in interpreting, and a valid California license. Applicants should be prepared to obtain necessary medical clearances and have access to communication devices. The position offers flexible scheduling based on the volume of requests. Join a team dedicated to serving Limited English Proficiency patients in California.

Qualifications

• Fluency in the target language(-s).
• Experience in interpreting accurately in medical and legal settings.
• Ability to interpret from English to the target language and vice versa.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services in healthcare settings.
• Interact with non-English speaking patients and staff.
• Meet communication needs of government and community agencies.

Skills

Fluency in target language(s)

Interpreting experience

Ability to interpret medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Education

Combination of formal training and/or relevant experience

Valid California license

Job description

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 San Fransisco and Bay Area. The amount of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in the target language(-s)
• 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.