Tamil Medical Interpreter — Flexible Sacramento Contractor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Tamil Interpreter in the Sacramento area to provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings as an independent contractor with a flexible schedule.

Assignments are based in Sacramento and available regularly depending on language demand and interpreter qualifications; candidates must be based in the Sacramento area and able to obtain medical clearances and background checks.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Tamil and English.
• Experience interpreting in medical, legal, and community settings.
• Oral interpretation in both Tamil ↔ English directions.
• Work effectively with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant experience.
• Must be based in Sacramento Area.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Interpret orally between Tamil and English in both directions.
• Assignments are based in Sacramento and are available regularly based on demand.

Skills

Tamil-English fluency

Medical/Legal interpretation

Oral bidirectional interpretation

Cultural/linguistic sensitivity

Interpreter training or experience

Based in Sacramento Area

Education

Interpreter training program

Tools

None

Job description

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Tamil Interpreter in the Sacramento area to provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings as an independent contractor with a flexible schedule.

Assignments are based in Sacramento and available regularly depending on language demand and interpreter qualifications; candidates must be based in the Sacramento area and able to obtain medical clearances and background checks.