MESMO Inc. is seeking professional in-person interpreters for medical interpretation services at VA Medical Centers throughout Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, and surrounding states. This position supports U.S. military veterans receiving healthcare services.
VA facilities in Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and select Pacific Islands. (Based on VISNs 17–22)
Note: Assignments will be made to VA Medical Centers or clinics within the Western States Network Consortium (VISNs 17–22). Candidates will be considered for regional interpreter pools based on their preferred location and availability. Specific facility details will be provided as schedules and task orders are finalized
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide accurate and confidential in-person interpretation between veterans and healthcare professionals.
· Facilitate understanding of medical terminology, treatments, and procedures.
· Follow HIPAA guidelines and VA communication standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Fluency in English and at least one target language listed below:
Amharic
Khmer
Arabic
Korean
Bengali
Kurmanji
Bulgarian
Laotian
Burmese
Mam
Cambodian
Navajo
Chinese (Cantonese)
Chinese (Taishanese)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Norwegian
Nepali
Polish
Czech
Portuguese
Dutch
Punjabi
Farsi
Quechua
French
Rumanian
German
Russian
Greek
Samoan
Haitian Creole
Somali
Hebrew
Spanish
Hindi
Tagalog
Hmong
Taiwanese
Ilocano
Thai
Italian
Turkish
Japanese
Vietnamese
· CCHI or NBCMI certification preferred.
· Minimum 1 year of medical interpreting experience.
· Ability to pass a background check and complete VA training.
· Reliable transportation to VA facilities.
Job Types: Contract, Freelance
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Work Location: In person