Vietnamese Interpreter

Interlingva, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking an independent contractor interpreter to deliver medical, legal, and community interpreting services across the United States.

Work is remote, primarily via phone or Zoom, with flexible scheduling based on demand and qualifications. Qualified candidates are fluent in Vietnamese and English, have proven interpretation experience with fidelity to the original content, and can work effectively with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Vietnamese and English.
• Experience interpreting in medical, legal, and community settings with high fidelity.
• Strong oral interpretation between Vietnamese and English in both directions.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Experience addressing needs of medical professionals and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Assignments conducted via phone or Zoom.
• Maintain high accuracy and fidelity to source communications.
• Ensure confidentiality and privacy in remote settings.
• Coordinate with clients to meet demand and scheduling.

Skills

Bilingual Vietnamese/English

Medical interpretation fidelity

Oral interpretation skills

Cross-cultural communication

Reliable remote setup

Education

Formal interpreter training

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 conducted entirely through phone or Zoom and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Vietnamese 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 Vietnamese 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 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.