On-Site Medical Interpreter, Spoken Language (BAMC) - Universal City, TX
About The Position
CLF Consultants LLC seeks experienced, nationally certified spoken-language medical interpreters for on-site interpretation at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) and outlying Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) clinics. Priority languages include Spanish and a range of other languages such as Arabic, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, Mandarin, Dari, Farsi, and French, among others. 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. This role suits an experienced medical interpreter seeking meaningful, mission-driven assignments on a flexible schedule with CLFC administrative and scheduling support. This is a mission-driven work supporting military members, veterans, and their families at a major Army medical center. It offers flexible 1099 assignments, both prescheduled and short-notice, that can complement existing interpreting work. There is multi-year IDIQ program potential (5-year ordering period). CLFC provides scheduling, credentialing, and compliance support so you can focus on interpreting. A dedicated CLFC scheduler, reliable direct-deposit payment on a fast cycle, and fast credentialing (typically within 5 business days of complete documents) are provided. There is consistent federal customer with the opportunity for recurring, predictable assignments.
Requirements
- National medical-interpreter certification: CCHI (CoreCHI or CHI) or NBCMI (CMI)
- Fluency in English and at least one target language (Spanish strongly desired; other languages welcome)
- 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, with reliable transportation to San Antonio-area sites
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in a high-demand or less-common language (Arabic, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, Dari, Farsi, and similar)
- Prior experience in a military, VA, or federal healthcare setting
- Experience with document translation and QA
- Familiarity with medical terminology across specialties
- Advanced certification (CCHI CoreCHI/CHI or NBCMI CMI), extensive medical experience, and proficiency in high-demand languages (Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Korean, and similar) are strongly desired and earn the top of the pay range
- Experience interpreting in emergency departments, surgery, oncology, behavioral health, labor and delivery, ICU, or specialty clinics
Responsibilities
- Provide accurate, faithful on-site spoken-language interpretation 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
- Flexible, per-assignment schedule that fits alongside other interpreting work
- Long-term program potential with a stable federal customer
- CLFC handles scheduling, credentialing, and compliance
- Reliable direct-deposit payment on a fast cycle
- Fast credentialing (typically within 5 business days of complete documents)
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