Bengali Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Interlingva, Inc. • Sacramento, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

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 locations are mainly in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties. The amount of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

Requirements

• Fluency in Bengali and English.
• Experience performing interpreting work accurately, completely, and clearly with the greatest possible fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication in medical, legal, and other types of interpretation.
• Combination of formal training and/or relevant experience.
• Possession, or willingness to obtain medical clearances, including but not limited to vaccination/immunization records, and background clearances as needed.
• Possession of a valid California license.
• Access to a cell phone.
• Access to a computer and/or smartphone.

Responsibilities

• Providing interpreting services primarily in the healthcare setting.
• Orally interpreting information from the target language into English, and from English into the target language.
• Interacting with and relating to non-English speaking persons of any background and culture.
• Effectively meeting the communication needs of the general public, medical staff, community, governmental agencies, and internal committees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed