Independent Contractor Interpreter
teamlingoYuba City, CA
Independent Contractor Interpreter
teamlingoYuba City, CASenior L5
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TeamLingo LLC is a leading provider of language and cultural services throughout Northern California. We are dedicated to connecting cultures and fostering clear, effective communication through high-quality language and cultural solutions tailored to the unique needs of our clients. Our mission is to ensure meaningful access, understanding, and communication for individuals with limited or no English proficiency, as well as for members of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community. We take pride in delivering services that promote inclusion, equity, and effective engagement across diverse populations. Independent Contractor Interpreter This on-call opportunity is for individuals who have the flexibility to accept assignments on an "as needed basis."Languages Needed ArmenianChinese/Cantonese DariFarsiKoreanHindiHmongPashtoPortuguesePunjabiRussianRomanianSpanishTagalogThaiUkrainianUrduWork Location Sacramento, CAStockton/Tracy, CAModesto, CAFresno, CAYuba City, CADuties and Responsibilities Provide professional interpretation to various settings mostly in health care from English to the target language and vice versa Provide and hold a cultural understanding between parties with different cultural background for better understanding. Assist individuals with limited English skills in completing necessary forms. Maintain a professional attitude and provide excellent customer service with clients, patients and co-workers. Submit required timesheets, invoices and other documentation, as required on regular basis. Maintain confidentiality of all personal or healthcare information and issues learned during interpretation as specified and required by HIPAA.Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Being fluent to speak, read, and write in English and a second language as listed above.
- Having the listening and speaking skills sufficient to interpret completely and accurately.
- Holding a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) degree.
- Successful completion of a medical terminology or legal/language examination.
- Ability to work during regular business hours and flexibility to work on weekends
- Ability to travel to multiple locations within the specified region
- Having a reliable means of transportation and possession of a valid California Driver's License
- Maintain professional appearance during interpretation sessions
- Previous professional interpreting training and/or experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and health care system & legal & social services and professional standards is preferred.
- This is an open position and will be closed once the required number of interpreters are hired as independent contractors.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Yuba City, CA
Occupation
Interpreters and Translators
Industry
Translation and Interpretation Services
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