Independent Contractor Interpreter

TeamLingo LLC; Yuba City (CA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

TeamLingo LLC in California seeks Independent Contractor Interpreters to provide professional interpretation across healthcare settings from English to target languages and back.

This on-call role requires bilingual fluency, a high school diploma, confidentiality, and reliable transportation to multiple CA sites, with weekend availability and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and a second language listed above.
• Ability to listen, interpret, and convey meaning accurately.
• Willingness to work as an independent contractor.
• Professional appearance and confidentiality per HIPAA.

Responsabilités

• Provide professional interpretation in healthcare and related settings (English<->target language).
• Foster cultural understanding between parties to improve communication.
• Assist individuals with limited English proficiency with forms as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information encountered.
• Submit timesheets and invoices as required.

Connaissances

Bilingual: English + second language

Formation

High School Diploma

Description du poste

Job Description

TeamLingo LLC is a leading provider of language and cultural services throughout Northern California. We are dedicated to connecting cultures and fostering clear, effective communication through high-quality language and cultural solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

Our mission is to ensure meaningful access, understanding, and communication for individuals with limited or no English proficiency, as well as for members of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community. We take pride in delivering services that promote inclusion, equity, and effective engagement across diverse populations.

Independent Contractor Interpreter

This on-call opportunity is for individuals who have the flexibility to accept assignments on an "as needed basis."

Languages Needed

• Armenian
• Chinese/Cantonese
• Dari
• Farsi
• Korean
• Hindi
• Hmong
• Pashto
• Portuguese
• Punjabi
• Russian
• Romanian
• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Thai
• Ukrainian
• Urdu

Work Location

• Sacramento, CA
• Stockton/Tracy, CA
• Modesto, CA
• Fresno, CA
• Yuba City, CA

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpretation to various settings mostly in health care from English to the target language and vice versa
• Provide and hold a cultural understanding between parties with different cultural background for better understanding.
• Assist individuals with limited English skills in completing necessary forms.
• Maintain a professional attitude and provide excellent customer service with clients, patients and co-workers.
• Submit required timesheets, invoices and other documentation, as required on regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personal or healthcare information and issues learned during interpretation as specified and required by HIPAA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Being fluent to speak, read, and write in English and a second language as listed above.
• Having the listening and speaking skills sufficient to interpret completely and accurately.
• Holding a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) degree.
• Successful completion of a medical terminology or legal/language examination.
• Ability to work during regular business hours and flexibility to work on weekends
• Ability to travel to multiple locations within the specified region
• Having a reliable means of transportation and possession of a valid California Driver's License
• Maintain professional appearance during interpretation sessions
• Previous professional interpreting training and/or experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and health care system & legal & social services and professional standards is preferred.

This is an open position and will be closed once the required number of interpreters are hired as independent contractors.