Marshallese Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

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

Job summary

A linguistic services agency in Sacramento is looking for a Marshallese Interpreter to provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. This independent contract position offers a flexible work schedule, primarily on assignments in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties. Candidates should be fluent in Marshallese and English, possess a California license, and have experience in medical interpretation. Join us to help bridge communication gaps for Limited English Proficiency patients.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Marshallese and English.
• Experience with medical and legal interpretations.
• Licensed in California with necessary clearances.
• Experience interpreting in healthcare, with attention to medical terminology.
• Familiarity with legal and other interpretation settings preferred.
• Ability to interact respectfully with diverse populations and cultures.
• Must have a cell phone or mobile device.
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances and background checks.
• Possession of a valid California license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Offer communication support to non-English speaking patients.
• Work flexible hours based on client needs.

Skills

Fluency in target language(-s)

Experience in medical interpretation

Ability to interpret information accurately

Ability to interact with diverse backgrounds

Effective communication skills

Formal training or relevant experience

Possession of medical clearances

Valid California license

Access to a cell phone

Access to a computer/smartphone

Job description

About the job Marshallese Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an independent contract self-employment position with a flexible work schedule.

The interpreter will be providing interpreting services primarily in the healthcare setting. Job site locations are mainly in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties. The amount of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in the target language(-s)
• 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
• Access to a cell phone
• Access to a computer and/or smartphone

ABOUT US

Interlingva Inc. is an interpreting and translating agency with headquarters in Sacramento. The company engages in providing linguistic services to Limited English Proficiency patients within healthcare entities.