Freelance Medical Interpreter

cetralanguagesolutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

cetralanguagesolutions is seeking experienced freelance medical interpreters in the Philadelphia area to support interpretation between English and Spanish, Vietnamese, or Bengali. Assignments are in healthcare settings such as hospitals and clinics, requiring accurate, confidential interpretation.

Candidates should have medical interpreting experience and strong terminology knowledge, with reliable transportation and availability for assignments across the Philadelphia region.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English plus at least one of: Spanish, Vietnamese, or Bengali.
• Prior medical interpreting experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare communication.
• Ability to interpret accurately in high-pressure or sensitive situations.
• Reliable transportation and availability for assignments in the Philadelphia area.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate interpretation between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Interpret medical information clearly while preserving meaning, tone, and intent.
• Follow professional standards for confidentiality, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and professionally dressed for scheduled assignments.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and comply with client-site and healthcare privacy requirements.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish

Vietnamese

Bengali

Healthcare interpretation

Education

40-hour medical interpreter training

Job description

We are seeking experienced freelance interpreters in the Philadelphia area to support medical interpretation assignments between English and the following languages:

• Spanish English
• Vietnamese English
• Bengali English

Assignments will primarily take place in healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, medical offices, and other patient-care environments.

What you’ll do

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial interpretation between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Interpret medical information clearly while preserving meaning, tone, and intent.
• Follow professional standards for confidentiality, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and professionally dressed for scheduled assignments.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries and comply with all client-site and healthcare privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English and at least one of the following: Spanish, Vietnamese, or Bengali.
• Prior medical interpreting experience required.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology and healthcare communication.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in high-pressure or sensitive situations.
• Reliable transportation and availability for assignments throughout the Philadelphia area.

Preferred qualifications

• Completion of a minimum 40-hour medical interpreter training program is a plus.
• Experience interpreting in hospitals, emergency departments, specialty clinics, behavioral health, or other medical settings.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and healthcare confidentiality standards.

Engagement details

This is a freelance/independent contractor opportunity. Assignment volume, location, duration, and scheduling will vary based on client demand and interpreter availability.

We welcome qualified interpreters who are committed to helping patients and providers communicate effectively and equitably.