On-Site ASL Interpreter (BAMC) - Schertz, TX
About The Position
CLF Consultants LLC seeks experienced, nationally certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for on-site interpretation at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) and outlying Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) clinics, supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, family members, and staff across medical encounters. This is an on-site, per-assignment 1099 engagement covering both prescheduled and short-notice (emergency) requests. Interpreters must be U.S. citizens and able to pass facility background and security screening. The work supports a military Medical Treatment Facility serving a diverse beneficiary population. This role suits an experienced medical ASL interpreter seeking meaningful, mission-driven assignments on a flexible schedule with CLFC administrative and scheduling support.
Requirements
- Current ASL interpreter certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), such as NIC or CI/CT, or a Texas BEI certification
- U.S. citizenship (copy of birth certificate or naturalization papers required)
- Demonstrated experience interpreting in medical or healthcare settings
- Ability to pass facility background and security screening
- Reliable transportation to BAMC and outlying JBSA clinic sites in the San Antonio area
Nice To Haves
- Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) credential
- Advanced or master-level RID credentials (CDI, SC:L, or MCSC), NIC Advanced or Master, or Texas BEI Advanced or Master are strongly desired and earn the top of the pay range
- Prior experience in a military, VA, or federal healthcare setting
- ProTactile communication and DeafBlind interpreting experience
- Familiarity with medical terminology across specialties
- Experience interpreting in emergency departments, surgery, oncology, behavioral health, labor and delivery, ICU, or specialty clinics
Responsibilities
- Provide accurate, faithful on-site ASL interpretation and transliteration for medical encounters, appointments, and consultations at BAMC and outlying JBSA clinics
- Provide sight translation of documents as needed during encounters
- Interpret for both prescheduled and short-notice (emergency, under 48 hours) assignments
- Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and facility privacy requirements at all times
- Complete daily assignment logs and required documentation accurately and on time
- Coordinate scheduling with the CLFC scheduling team and facility points of contact for prescheduled and short-notice assignments
- Comply with all facility, Army, and DHA security, safety, and clinical-support standards
Benefits
- Travel reimbursed for assignments to outlying JBSA clinic sites
- CLFC administrative support: credentialing, scheduling coordination, compliance, and invoicing
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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