English - Vietnamese Interpreter

Focus Interpreting; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Interpreting in California is seeking a skilled English-Vietnamese interpreter to provide accurate, real-time interpretation for diverse clients.

You will maintain confidentiality, adapt to medical, legal, and social services settings, and continuously improve language proficiency.

Compensation is paid per minute at a fixed rate; prior interpreting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Vietnamese with strong spoken and written skills.
• Understanding of linguistics and cultural differences to interpret across cultures.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Prior experience in medical interpreting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication between English and Vietnamese speakers in real time.
• Ensure accuracy using industry-standard interpreting techniques and equipment.
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and maintain integrity.
• Continue improving language proficiency across medical, legal, and social services contexts.

Skills

English-Vietnamese

Bilingual Fluency

Medical interpreting

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Focus Interpreting is seeking a highly skilled English - Vietnamese Interpreter to join our team. As an interpreter, you will be responsible for providing accurate and professional interpretation services to our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate effective communication between English and Vietnamese speakers by interpreting spoken words in real-time.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of interpretation by using industry-standard techniques and equipment.
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines and maintain a high level of integrity during interpretation sessions.
• Continuously improve language proficiency and subject matter knowledge to better serve our clients in various fields such as medical, legal, and social services.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in both English and Farsi, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages.
• Strong understanding of linguistics and cultural differences, allowing for effective interpretation across different cultures.
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy even in high-pressure situations.
• Prior experience in medical interpreting is preferred.

If you are a skilled and dedicated interpreter looking to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!

• Fluency in English and Vietnamese
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of linguistics and cultural differences
• Attention to detail
• Prior experience in medical interpreting preferred

Paid per minute with a fixed rate.