Qualified Medical & Community Bilingual Interpreter

Qualified Medical & Community Bilingual Interpreter

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Qualified Medical & Community Bilingual Interpreter

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QUALIFIED MEDICAL & COMMUNITY BILINGUAL INTERPRETERRELA Language ProfessionalsON-SITE POSITION - LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY 1099 Independent Contractor Part-Time/Flex/On-Call

At RELA, we're revolutionizing language access by cultivating a vibrant community where interpreters thrive and grow together. We believe in empowering every voice through continuous learning, professional development, and a supportive network that feels like family. Working together with empathy and dedication, our team sets new standards of excellence in healthcare interpretation across 80+ languages. Whether you're an experienced interpreter or just beginning your journey, RELA offers a place where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your contribution makes a lasting impact in our community.

Interpretation Duties

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

Seeking All Languages

We are actively recruiting interpreters who speak: Spanish and Portuguese which are always in high demand.

The following languages however are especially in reasonable to high demand:
Arabic (all dialects), ASL (American Sign Language), Armenian, Bosnian, Burmese, Cambodian (Khmer), Cantonese, Chuuckese, Croatian, Dari, Farsi, Pashto, French (Especially 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 any language at all not listed above, please apply.

Hours

Majority of Interpretation Requests will be Weekdays Between 7AM-7PM

Weekend, Evening, Night & Holiday Job Requests Also

Interpreters' Typically Quoted Rates Have Tended to Fall in the Following Ranges (Spanish/Portuguese):

• 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
• 1-hour minimum billing
• Paid semi monthly

Additional Rate And Other Language Rate Information

• Other common Non-Spanish/Portuguese Languages (Russian, Arabic, etc.): +$2/hr
• Rare languages ("Languages of Lesser Diffusion" i.e. Chuukese, Basque, etc.): +$5/hr
• Specialty assignments (i.e. 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

Professional Development & Other Benefits

• 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

Requirements

Required Education/Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate from a nationally accredited 40-hour interpreter training program:
• Bridging the Gap (BTG)
• The Community Interpreter International (TCII)
• Cross Cultural Health Care Program (CCHCP)
• Other CCHI or NBCMI recognized programs
• Native or near-native 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

Interpreters must demonstrate professional proficiency in each working language, including English, via one of the following:

• High School Diploma or College Degree from a country where the working language is the primary language of instruction (diploma/degree 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 Level Notice

Please know that your language skill level will be assessed or an assessment, a diploma or degree in those languages must be provided. Although not always the case, a mission, elementary school immersion programs or high school or college level classes, (or growing up talking to grandma) probably won't be sufficient for the highly specialized medical terminology and complex speech at high formal register that will be required for many if not all interpretation sessions.

Compliance Requirements

• Current immunizations or approved exemption
• Drug screening
• Clean…