Spanish Interpreter (Bakersfield)

Ilinterpreting; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A professional interpreting agency is seeking a skilled Spanish Interpreter in Bakersfield, CA. This independent contractor role offers flexible scheduling and involves providing interpretation services primarily in healthcare settings. Candidates must be fluent in both Spanish and English and possess relevant experience in medical interpretation. The ideal applicant can work effectively with diverse populations and will need to fulfill background checks and medical clearances. This position presents an opportunity to bridge language barriers in critical settings.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential.
• Experience in medical, legal, and community settings required.
• Must be skilled in oral interpretation in both directions.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Meet communication needs of medical professionals, patients, and agencies.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances, including vaccination records and background checks.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Meet the communication needs of medical professionals and patients.
• Work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Skills

Fluency in both Spanish and English

Experience in medical interpretation

Strong cross-cultural communication skills

Cultural competence

Medical clearance willingness

California license

Education

Formal interpreter training

Job description

About the job Spanish Interpreter (Bakersfield)

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in the Bakersfield, CA and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreter’s qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in both Spanish and 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 between Spanish and 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
• 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.