Vietnamese Interpreter (Los Angeles)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Vietnamese Interpreter for an independent contractor role. You will provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings, with assignments across the Los Angeles area based on demand and interpreter qualifications.

The position offers a flexible schedule and ongoing opportunities. Fluency in Vietnamese and English with fidelity to the original message is essential, along with professional interpreting experience and the ability to work with

Qualifications

• Fluency in Vietnamese and English.
• Experience providing interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings with fidelity to the original.
• Interpreting orally in both directions (Vietnamese↔English).
• Ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Meet communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, and staff.
• Formal interpreter training or relevant experience.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances (vaccination records, background checks).
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Assignments are based in Los Angeles and offered regularly based on demand.

Skills

Bilingual Vietnamese-English

Medical/legal interpretation

Oral consecutive interpretation

Cross-cultural communication

Professional integrity

Interpreter training or experience

Medical clearance willingness

California license

Job description

About the job Vietnamese Interpreter (Los Angeles)

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

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Vietnameseand 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
• 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.