Spanish Interpreter (Monterey, CA)

Interlingva, Inc.; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Spanish Interpreter (Monterey, CA) for independent contractor opportunities. The role focuses on providing professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.

Assignments are centered in Monterey, CA with regular opportunities based on language demand and interpreter qualifications. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish and English, with experience delivering accurate interpretation across medical, legal, and community contexts.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English with high-fidelity interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately and clearly with attention to nuance and tone.
• Proficient in interpreting orally in both directions (Spanish↔English) across diverse settings.
• Experience working with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and relevant professional experience.
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccinations and background checks, as needed.
• Possession of a valid California interpreter license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Assignments are based in Monterey, CA and available on a regular basis based on language demand and qualifications.
• Support communication between patients, healthcare providers, government agencies, and internal stakeholders as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and accuracy in all interpreted communications.

Skills

Spanish–English fluency

Medical/legal interpretation

Oral interpretation (bi-directional)

Cross-cultural communication

Healthcare interpretation

Formal interpreter training

Medical clearances readiness

California license

Job description

About the job Spanish Interpreter (Monterey, CA)

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 Monterey,CA and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Spanishand 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 Spanishand 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.