Cantonese Interpreter (San Francisco)

Interlingva, Inc. • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

This is an independent contract self-employment position with a flexible work schedule. The interpreter will provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Job sites are mainly in San Francisco and the Bay Area. The number of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter’s qualifications.

Interlingva Inc. is an interpreting and translating agency headquartered in Sacramento. The company provides linguistic services to Limited English Proficiency patients within healthcare entities.

Requirements

• Fluency in the target language or languages.
• Experience performing interpreting work accurately, completely, and clearly in medical, legal, and other types of interpretation.
• Ability to interact with and relate to non-English-speaking persons of any background and culture.
• A combination of formal training and/or relevant experience.
• Possession of, or willingness to obtain, medical clearances, including vaccination or 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

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Accurately, completely, and clearly interpret with the greatest possible fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication.
• Orally interpret information from the target language into English and from English into the target language.
• Effectively meet the communication needs of the general public, medical staff, community, governmental agencies, and internal committees.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed