Tagalog Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Tagalog Interpreter to provide interpretation services primarily in healthcare settings in the Sacramento area, with assignments across Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties.

This independent contractor role offers a flexible schedule and remote-work options, suited to interpreters with strong bilingual skills and medical interpretation experience. The role requires fluency in Tagalog and English, experience in medical and community settings, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Fluency in Tagalog and English required.
• Experience providing interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings with high fidelity.
• Ability to interpret orally in both directions.
• Proven ability to work with diverse linguistic/cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to meet communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, and stakeholders.
• Formal interpreter training or relevant professional experience preferred.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances (vaccinations, background checks)
• Must have reliable phone, laptop/desktop, and stable internet.
• Access to a quiet, private workspace for remote assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Work on assignments in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties as needed.
• Maintain high fidelity to the original message and confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual: Tagalog/English

Medical/legal interpretation

Oral interpretation (Tagalog–English)

Cultural sensitivity

Healthcare interpretation

Interpreter training / experience

Medical clearances

Equipment readiness

Private quiet workspace

Job description

About the job Tagalog 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 Tagalog 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 Tagalog 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
• Must have a reliable phone, a laptop or desktop computer, and a stable high-speed internet connection
• Access to a quiet, private workspace to support remote assignments

ABOUT US

Interlingva Incis 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.