On-Site Freelance Healthcare Interpreters (Oregon)

Piedmont Global • Portland, OR

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Piedmont Global Language Solutions is a strategic partner for healthcare organizations, enterprises, and public sector clients, helping them navigate cross-cultural communication with confidence. Our network of professionals provides expertise in more than 200 languages and regional dialects. Through language access, cultural expertise, workforce solutions, and technology-enabled platforms, we help clients deliver meaningful communication across diverse communities. Piedmont Global is seeking healthcare qualified and certified interpreters to provide English <> Spoken Language interpreting services throughout Oregon. Assignments are primarily on-site, based on client needs. We welcome interpreters in all languages. Interpreters in high-demand languages, including Somali, Spanish, Russian, Cantonese, and Mandarin, as well as all OHA Qualified and OHA Certified interpreters, are strongly encouraged to apply. These are “1099” (Independent Contractor) positions with the interpretation to take place on-site (OS).

Requirements

• Valid driver's license or other government-issued photo identification.
• Ability to travel to on-site assignments throughout your service area in Oregon.
• Computer or laptop with broadband internet for remote assignments, when applicable.
• Mobile phone as a backup communication device.
• Wired headset for VRI/OPI assignments.
• Quiet workspace for remote assignments.
• Current OHA Qualified or OHA Certified Interpreter credential required.
• Completion of a 40-hour medical interpreter training program (or equivalent).
• Minimum of two (2) years of healthcare interpreting experience (paid or volunteer).
• Two (2) professional references, or one (1) professional reference and one (1) professional letter of recommendation.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Interpretation or a related field.
• National medical interpreter certification (CCHI, NBCMI) or other recognized interpreter credentials.
• Additional interpreter training (40 hours or more).

Responsibilities

• Provide English <> Spoken Language interpreting services throughout Oregon.
• Travel to on-site assignments throughout your service area in Oregon.
• Utilize a computer or laptop with broadband internet for remote assignments, when applicable.
• Use a mobile phone as a backup communication device.
• Use a wired headset for VRI/OPI assignments.
• Maintain a quiet workspace for remote assignments.

What This Job Offers

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