Pushto Interpreter (Modesto)

Interlingva, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Pushto Interpreter to provide healthcare interpretation in Modesto on an independent contractor basis.

The role offers flexible scheduling and is driven by assignment requests aligned with your language qualifications and availability. Responsibilities include accurate, faithful interpretation in medical and related settings, with compliance to privacy and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Pushto and English.
• Experience interpreting in medical, legal, and community settings with fidelity.
• Strong oral interpretation between Pushto and English.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Meet the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Formal interpreter training or relevant experience.
• Must be based in Modesto area.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks as needed.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Handle assignments based on request volume and interpreter qualifications.
• Maintain high fidelity to the original communication during interpretation.
• Collaborate with diverse participants across medical and community contexts.

Skills

Pushto-English fluency

Medical interpretation

Legal interpretation

Community interpretation

Oral interpretation

Cross-cultural communication

Modesto-area based

Education

Interpreter training or relevant experience

Job description

About the job Pushto Interpreter (Modesto)

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 location is Modesto. The amount of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in bothPushtoand English
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally betweenPushtoand English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
• Must be based in ModestoArea
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US
Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.