Malayalam Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Ilinterpreting; California (MO); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 6,888,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional language services agency seeks a Malayalam Interpreter in the Sacramento Area. The role involves providing accurate interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Candidates must be fluent in both Malayalam and English, have experience in interpreting, and possess a valid California license. This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule. Opportunities are based on demand and interpreter qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have fluency in both Malayalam and English.
• Experience in healthcare interpreting is preferred.
• California license is required or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to interact with non-English speakers from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to meet communication needs of public, medical staff, agencies, and committees.
• Combination of formal training and/or relevant experience.
• Possession of medical clearances and California license or willingness to obtain as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services in healthcare settings.
• Interpret accurately and clearly in medical, legal, and other contexts.
• Ensure effective communication for non-English speaking persons.

Skills

Fluency in Malayalam and English

Accurate interpreting in medical and legal settings

Ability to orally interpret between languages

Cultural competence

Formal training or relevant experience

California license

Education

California license

Job description

About the job Malayalam 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 the Sacramento Area and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters' qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in both Malayalam 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 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

ABOUT US

Interlingva Inc. 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.