Portuguese Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva Inc. in Sacramento is seeking a Portuguese Interpreter for healthcare interpreting on an independent contract basis.

The role involves providing interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings across Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties, with assignments based on language demand and qualifications. The ideal candidate fluently speaks Portuguese and English, has interpreting experience with fidelity to the source, can interpret both directions, engages with diverse

Qualifications

• Fluency in Portuguese and English.
• Experience performing interpreting work with fidelity to the source.
• Ability to interpret from target language into English and vice versa.
• Ability to relate to non-English speaking individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Meet communication needs of public, medical staff, and agencies.
• Combination of formal training and/or relevant experience.
• Possession or willingness to obtain medical clearances including vaccination records and background checks as needed.
• Possession of a valid California license.
• Access to a cell phone and to a computer and/or smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Maintain fidelity to the original communication in all interpretations.
• Interact effectively with patients, families, and medical staff across diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Portuguese/English fluency

Interpreting experience

Oral interpretation

Cultural competency

Public communication

Formal training or experience

CA license

Tech access

Education

Formal training or relevant experience

Job description

About the job Portuguese Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties. The amount of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in both Portuguese and English
• 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.