Thai Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Ilinterpreting; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 61,992,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Ongoing opportunities

Job summary

A professional interpreting agency is seeking a Thai Interpreter for California's Sacramento Area. This independent contractor position offers flexible scheduling and focuses on healthcare setting interpretations. Candidates must be fluent in Thai and English with experience in varied environments, including medical and legal contexts. A valid California license and willingness to meet medical clearance requirements are essential. Applicants should be dedicated to delivering accurate and culturally competent interpreting services.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Thai and English is essential.
• Experience in providing interpretation in diverse settings.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services in healthcare settings.
• Interpret accurately and completely in medical, legal, and community contexts.
• Meet the communication needs of various stakeholders.

Skills

Fluency in both Thai and English

Experience in medical, legal, and community settings

Ability to interpret orally in both directions

Cultural competence

Effective communication skills

Background checks readiness

Education

Formal interpreter training or relevant professional experience

Valid California license

Job description

About the job Thai Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

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 Sacramento, Sacramento Areaand are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters' qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Thai 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 Thai 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.