Japanese Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A professional interpreting agency is seeking a Japanese Interpreter in Sacramento. The role involves providing interpreting services in healthcare settings, requiring fluency in Japanese and English. Candidates must effectively meet communication needs and are expected to possess or obtain medical clearances. This is an independent contractor position with a flexible work schedule, offering ongoing opportunities based on demand.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Japanese and English.
• Experience performing interpreting work accurately in varied settings.
• Possession or willingness to obtain medical clearances.
• Comfort interacting with diverse populations and cultures.
• Ability to meet the communication needs of public, medical staff, and agencies.
• Formal training or relevant interpreting experience.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks.
• possession of a valid California license

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Effectively meet communication needs of the general public and medical staff.
• Maintain fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication.
• Interact respectfully with patients, staff, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Fluency in both Japanese and English

Accurate interpreting work

Ability to orally interpret information

Ability to relate to non-English speakers

Effective communication skills

Experience with medical interpretation

Possession of a valid California license

Education

California license

Job description

About the job Japanese Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in Sacramento, CA and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in both Japanese and English
• 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 Japanese
• 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

ABOUT US

Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.