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Interlingva, Inc. · 3 months ago

Amharic Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Sacramento, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid Level

Interlingva, Inc. is an interpreting and translating agency based in Sacramento that provides linguistic services to Limited English Proficiency patients within healthcare entities. They are seeking an Amharic Interpreter to provide interpreting services primarily in the healthcare setting, with a flexible work schedule.

Translation & Localization

Responsibilities

Providing interpreting services primarily in the healthcare setting

Interpreting information from the target language into English, and from English into the target language

Interacting with and relating to non-English speaking persons of any background and culture

Effectively meeting the communication needs of the general public, medical staff, community, governmental agencies, and internal committees

Qualification

Medical interpretation experienceFluency in AmharicInterpreting skillsCultural competencyCalifornia licenseCell phone accessComputer access

Required

Fluency in the target language(-s)

Experience performing interpreting work accurately, completely, and clearly with the greatest possible fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication in medical, legal, and other types of interpretation

Ability to orally interpret information from the target language into English, and from English into the target language

Ability to interact with and relate to non-English speaking persons of any background and culture

Ability to effectively meet the communication needs of the general public, medical staff, community, governmental agencies, and internal committees

Combination of formal training and/or relevant experience

Possession, or willingness to obtain medical clearances, including but not limited to vaccination/immunization records, and background clearances as needed

Possession of a valid California license

Access to a cell phone

Access to a computer and/or smartphone