Khmer Interpreter

Interlingva, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. offers independent contractor interpreting roles providing professional services mainly in healthcare settings. Assignments are done via phone or Zoom, with regular opportunities depending on demand and interpreter qualifications.

Fluency in Khmer and English is required, and experience in medical, legal, and community interpreting is essential for high-fidelity communication. Interpreters must be able to interpret in both directions Khmer ↔ English and work well with diverse

Qualifications

• Bilingual Khmer and English required with strong interpretation skills.
• Experience providing accurate medical, legal, and community interpreting.
• Ability to interpret orally in both Khmer↔English directions.
• Comfort working with diverse populations and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily for healthcare settings.
• Assignments conducted via phone or Zoom on a regular basis.
• Maintain fidelity to source communications across languages.

Skills

Khmer–English bilingual

Medical/legal/community interpreting

Bidirectional Khmer-English

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Formal interpreter training

Relevant professional experience

Tools

Zoom

Phone-based interpreting

Job description

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 conducted entirely through phone or Zoom and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

• Fluency in both Khmer and English
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Khmer and English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• 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
• Must have a reliable phone, a laptop or desktop computer, and a stable high-speed internet connection
• Access to a quiet, private workspace to support remote assignments

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.