Vietnamese Interpreter (San Francisco Bay Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva is seeking a Vietnamese interpreter to work in the San Francisco Bay Area on an independent contractor basis. The role centers on providing professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings, with assignments based on demand across the SF Bay Area.

Fluency in Vietnamese and English, and experience in medical, legal, and community interpreting are required. You must be based in the SF Bay Area, able to interpret both directions, and willing to obtain necessary medical

Qualifications

• Fluency in Vietnamese and English with high accuracy in both directions.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
• Experience providing interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings.
• Ability to interpret orally between Vietnamese and English in both directions.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances, vaccinations, and background checks; valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical, legal, and community interpretation in healthcare settings.

Skills

Vietnamese language proficiency

English language proficiency

Interpreting (oral)

Medical interpretation experience

Legal interpretation experience

Education

Interpreter training

Job description

About the job Vietnamese Interpreter (San Francisco Bay 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 the San Francisco Bay Areaand are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Vietnameseand English
• Be based in San Francisco Bay Area
• 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.