Portuguese Interpreter - Flexible Healthcare Contract

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

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