Vietnamese Interpreter (Modesto)

Interlingva, Inc.; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. seeks a Vietnamese-English interpreter for healthcare assignments in Modesto. This is an independent contract position with a flexible schedule and variable workload based on language requests and interpreter qualifications.

Qualified candidates will be fluent in Vietnamese and English, with experience in medical, legal, and community settings, and able to interpret both directions. Modesto-area candidates with CA licensing and willingness to obtain clearances are preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Vietnamese and English at a professional level.
• Experience providing accurate interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings.
• Ability to interpret orally between Vietnamese and English in both directions.
• Strong ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Ability to meet the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, and agencies.
• Formal interpreter training or relevant professional experience.
• Based in the Modesto area and available for in-person assignments.
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances and background checks.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Skills

Vietnamese-English fluency

Medical/Legal/Community interpretation

Bidirectional interpretation

Cross-cultural communication

Interpreting in healthcare settings

Training or relevant experience

Based in Modesto area

Willing to obtain medical clearances

California licensing

Job description

Job Description

About the job Vietnamese Interpreter (Modesto)

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 location is Modesto. The amount of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter's 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
• Must be based in Modesto Area
• 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.