On-Site Medical Interpreter (Freelance/Contractor)

Liberty Language Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive pay rate starting at $27 per hour

Job summary

Liberty Language Services is seeking Freelance Interpreters who are bilingual and passionate about bridging language barriers in healthcare and education. This role allows for flexible scheduling whereby interpreters can choose their own hours and workload in the Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland areas.

Requirements include a valid U.S. work authorization, residency in the designated areas, and completion of a 40-hour Medical Interpreter Training Course. Starting pay is competitive at $27 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid U.S. work authorization.
• Reside in the Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, or Maryland area.
• At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation services for clients.
• Travel to various client locations as needed.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Valid U.S. work authorization

Willingness to travel

Ability to undergo background check

Ability to undergo drug screening

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a 40-hour Medical Interpreter Training Course

Oral Language Proficiency Test certificate

Job description

Join Our Team as a Freelance Interpreter!

Are you bilingual and passionate about breaking down language barriers in healthcare and education? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Freelance Interpreter!

We are currently seeking on-site interpreters for all languages to provide in-person interpretation services for our clients in Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland areas.

Please Note: This is a freelance opportunity, not a full-time or part-time position. Your workload will be determined by client needs, allowing you the flexibility to choose when and how much you work.

Note: We have immediate job openings for individuals proficient in the following languages:

• Albanian
• Amharic
• Bambara
• Bengali
• Bosnian
• Bulgarian
• Burmese
• Cambodian (Khmer)
• Chinese Cantonese
• Chinese Mandarin
• Danish
• Greek
• Gujarati
• Hebrew
• Hungarian
• Korean
• Krio
• Lao
• Mongolian
• Nepali
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Sinhalese
• Somali
• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Taishanese
• Telugu
• Thai
• Tigrinya
• Twi
• Ukrainian
• Vietnamese
• Yoruba

Requirements

• Valid U.S. work authorization
• Residency in the Washington D.C., Northern Virginia, or Maryland area
• Willingness to travel to client locations
• Willingness to undergo a Background check
• Willingness to undergo drug screening
• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion or intention to complete the following:
• A 40-hour Medical Interpreter Training Course (certificate from a reputable institution required)
• An Oral Language Proficiency Test in both English and your target language(s)

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy the freedom to choose your own hours and workload.
• Competitive pay rate: Starting at $27 per hour.