Healthcare Spanish Interpreter – Flexible, San Diego Based

Interlingva, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Spanish Interpreter for San Diego, CA, as an independent contractor with a flexible schedule. Assignments are healthcare-focused and based in San Diego, with regular opportunities depending on demand.

The interpreter must be fluent in Spanish and English, based in California, with experience in medical, legal, and community settings, and a commitment to fidelity. Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks, plus a California license, is required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Spanish and English.
• Based in San Diego, CA.
• Experience providing interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings with high fidelity to the original communication.
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Spanish and English in both directions.
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Assignments based in San Diego, CA with regular opportunities depending on language demand and interpreter qualifications.
• Meet the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Medical interpretation

Legal interpretation

Cross-cultural communication

Community interpretation

Education

Formal interpreter training

Relevant professional experience

Job description

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Spanish Interpreter for San Diego, CA, as an independent contractor with a flexible schedule. Assignments are healthcare-focused and based in San Diego, with regular opportunities depending on demand.

The interpreter must be fluent in Spanish and English, based in California, with experience in medical, legal, and community settings, and a commitment to fidelity. Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks, plus a California license, is required.