Onsite Medical Interpreter - Freelance/Contract

The Language Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Language Group is seeking Freelance Onsite Interpreters (Independent Contractors) for all languages in the Richmond area. This onsite role requires high-level fluency, medical/educational terminology knowledge, and strict adherence to ethics codes.

Minimum 6 months interpreting experience is preferred, with 40+ hours of formal interpreter training and fluency testing. Certifications (VQAS/RID for medical; EIPA for education) are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 6 months minimum of interpreting experience preferred.
• 40+ hours of formal Interpreter Training along with fluency tests scores (English and Target Language)
• State or National Certification (VQAS 3+ or RID) for medical work
• EIPA 4+ for educational work; state or national certification is still highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Onsite interpreting assignments across medical, educational and social services settings.
• Interpreters must adhere to company policies, procedures and ethics codes.
• Interpreters receive competitive pay with a guaranteed minimum of two hours per assignment.

Skills

High-level fluency in target language

Medical terminology knowledge

Educational terminology knowledge

Social services terminology knowledge

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethics and policies compliance

Education

State or National Certification (medical)

EIPA 4+ for educational work

Job description

The Language Group is seeking Freelance Onsite Interpreters (Independent Contractors) for all languages in the Richmond area. This onsite role requires high-level fluency, medical/educational terminology knowledge, and strict adherence to ethics codes.

Minimum 6 months interpreting experience is preferred, with 40+ hours of formal interpreter training and fluency testing. Certifications (VQAS/RID for medical; EIPA for education) are highly regarded.