Greek Language Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Ilinterpreting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services provider in Sacramento is seeking a Greek Language Interpreter for an independent contract position. The role requires fluency in Greek and English, with a strong background in medical and legal interpreting. Interpreters must engage effectively with diverse patients and possess relevant qualifications, licenses, and clearances. This position offers a flexible work schedule, catering mainly to Sacramento and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Greek and English with practical interpreting experience.
• Ability to interact with diverse backgrounds effectively.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and licenses.
• Ability to relate to 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 required clearances and a California license.
• Access to a cell phone and to a computer/smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services in healthcare settings.
• Interpret information between English and Greek accurately.
• Respond to requests depending on the interpreter's qualifications.

Skills

Fluency in the target language(s)

Experience in medical and legal interpretation

Ability to orally interpret information

Effective communication with non-English speakers

Ability to meet communication needs of various stakeholders

Education

Formal training or relevant experience

Valid California license

Job description

About the job Greek Language 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 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.