Qualified Medical & Community Bilingual Interpreter Utah

QUALIFIED MEDICAL & COMMUNITY BILINGUAL INTERPRETER – ON-SITE POSITION, LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, 1099 Independent Contractor, Part‑time/Flex/On‑Call.

• Facilitate accurate flowing communication
• Ensure comprehension
• Manage specialized terminology
• Handle sensitive situations professionally
• Document services and communicate responsively

Seeking interpreters proficient in Spanish and Portuguese. Additional high‑demand languages include:

• Arabic (all dialects)
• ASL (American Sign Language)
• Armenian, Bosnian, Burmese, Cambodian (Khmer), Cantonese, Chuukese, Croatian, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, French (African dialects), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Karen, Kinyarwanda, Kirundi, Korean, Kurdish, Laotian, Mandarin, Marshallese, Nepali, Punjabi, Russian, Samoan, Serbian, Somali, Sudanese, Swahili, Taiwanese, Thai, Tigrinya, Tongan, Turkish, Turkmen, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Zulu.

If you speak another language not listed above, please apply.

Majority of interpretation requests: weekdays 7 AM‑7 PM. Weekend, evening, night & holiday job requests also available.

• Entry Level (0–5 years experience): $18‑22/hour
• Experienced (3–8 years): $20‑24/hour
• National Medical Certified Interpreter (1–4 years experience): $23‑27/hour
• Minimum one‑hour billing
• Paid semi‑monthly

• Other common non‑Spanish/Portuguese languages (Russian, Arabic, etc.): +$2/hr
• Rare languages (Languages of Lesser Diffusion, e.g., Chuukese, Basque, etc.): +$5/hr
• Specialty assignments (e.g., workman’s comp): +$5/hr
• After‑hours coverage (evenings, nights, weekends): +$5/hr
• Travel time or mileage reimbursement (when pre‑approved by the client)
• New interpreter & new client referral incentives
• Professional development incentives

• Ongoing skill development opportunities
• CEUs
• Specialty & terminology courses
• Professional industry conferences & networking opportunities
• Interpreter‑peer support & mentorship
• Cultural events
• Shadowing, performance reviews & skill assessments
• Client feedback reviews

• Required Education/Training
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certificate from a nationally accredited 40‑hour interpreter training program (e.g., Bridging the Gap (BTG), The Community Interpreter International (TCII), Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP), or other CCHI/NBCMI recognized programs)
  • Fluency in English and target language(s)
  • Strong medical terminology knowledge in both languages
• Preferred Qualifications
  • National certification (CCHI or NBCMI)
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
  • 1+ year medical/community interpreting experience
  • Healthcare system familiarity
• Language Proficiency Requirements
  • High School Diploma or College Degree where the working language is the primary language of instruction (credentials must be provided)
  • ACTFL:
    Advanced‑Mid or higher
  • ALTA:
    Score of 9 (Advanced High) or higher on the 1‑12 scale
  • ILR/Government:
    Level 2+ (Limited Working Proficiency Plus) or higher

  Language skill level will be assessed; a diploma or degree in the language may be required for highly specialized medical terminology use.

• Compliance Requirements
  • Current immunizations or approved exemption
  • Drug screening
  • Clean background check
  • Ability to obtain facility‑specific credentials
  • Annual facility‑specific compliance trainings
• Transportation, Technology & Job Fulfillment Requirements
  • Reliable personal vehicle with ability to travel throughout service area
  • Smartphone with reliable data plan
  • Mobile check‑in/out apps
  • Email & SMS communication
  • GPS navigation capabilities
  • Ability to navigate various healthcare environments
• Required Documents
  • Current resume or application
  • Language proficiency assessment certificate (ACTFL OPI or ALTA preferred) or education verification
  • Interpreter training credentials (certificate of training)
  • Immunization/vaccine records
  • Background check authorization
  • Drug screening test (10‑panel)
  • Professional headshot (for )