Nepali Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. in Sacramento area is seeking a Nepali Interpreter on a contract basis to support healthcare settings. The role covers medical, legal and community interpreting with regular assignments across Sacramento, Yolo and Placer counties depending on demand.

Flexible schedule and ongoing opportunities are provided. The interpreter must be fluent in Nepali and English, have relevant interpreting experience, and be willing to obtain medical clearances and pass background checks; valid

Qualifications

• Fluency in Nepali and English required.
• Experience providing interpretation in medical, legal and community settings with fidelity to the original.
• Ability to interpret orally in both directions Nepali-English.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks; CA license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Interpret in medical, legal and community contexts with high fidelity.
• Support interpreters' coordination for assignments across counties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Nepali and English

Medical/legal/community interpreting

Oral interpretation between Nepali and

Cultural and linguistic adaptability

Willingness to obtain medical clearanc

California license holder

Education

Formal interpreter training

Job description

About the job Nepali 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. Job site locations are mainly in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties, available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters' qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Nepali 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 Nepali 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
• 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.