Portuguese Interpreter (Berkeley) at Interlingva, Inc. Berkeley, CA

Comunidade Metodista; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva Inc. in Berkeley seeks a Portuguese Interpreter for healthcare interpreting on an independent contractor basis with a flexible schedule. Most assignments occur in Berkeley, with language demand driven by requests and interpreter qualifications.

You will provide accurate, confidential interpreting between Portuguese and English, supporting patients, clinicians, and staff across medical settings. This role requires clearances as needed and access to a phone and computer to coordinate

Qualifications

• Fluent in the target language with medical interpreting experience.
• Accurate interpretation with fidelity to source in medical and related settings.
• Able to interpret both from target language to English and vice versa.
• Able to engage effectively with diverse language speakers and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Interpretations conducted accurately and confidentially in Berkeley assignments.

Skills

Fluency in target language

Interpreting experience

Bidirectional interpretation

Cultural communication

Formal training or experience

Medical clearances

California license

Cell phone

Computer / smartphone

Job description

Job Description

About the job Portuguese Interpreter (Berkeley). 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 Berkeley. 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.