Modesto Lao Interpreter — Flexible Healthcare Contract

Interlingva, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Lao-English interpreter for independent contract work in Modesto, CA. The role involves providing medical, legal, and community interpretation with high fidelity and accuracy, on a flexible schedule tailored to assignment volume and interpreter qualifications.

The contractor must be based in the Modesto area, open to obtaining required medical clearances and background checks, and hold a valid California license to enable assignments in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Lao and English required.
• Experience providing accurate interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings with fidelity to the original communication.
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Lao and English in both directions.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Meet communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.
• Must be based in Modesto Area.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks as necessary.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Operate as an independent contractor with a flexible work schedule.
• Assignments depend on volume of requests and interpreter qualifications.

Skills

Bilingual Lao/English

Medical interpretation

Oral interpreter

Cross-cultural communication

Interpreting training

Based in Modesto area

Clearances willingness

CA license

Education

Formal interpreter training

CA interpreter license

Job description

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Lao-English interpreter for independent contract work in Modesto, CA. The role involves providing medical, legal, and community interpretation with high fidelity and accuracy, on a flexible schedule tailored to assignment volume and interpreter qualifications.

The contractor must be based in the Modesto area, open to obtaining required medical clearances and background checks, and hold a valid California license to enable assignments in healthcare settings.