Freelance Medical Interpreter

CETRA Language Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CETRA Language Solutions is seeking experienced freelance medical interpreters in the Philadelphia area to support assignments between English and Spanish, Vietnamese, or Bengali. Work occurs in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, and patient-care environments.

You will provide accurate interpretation between patients, families, and healthcare professionals, preserving meaning and tone while adhering to confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in English and at least one of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Medical interpreting

Healthcare terminology

High-pressure interpretation

Confidentiality

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.