Quick Facts

• Location: San Antonio, Texas; on-site at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) and outlying Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) clinics.
• Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
• Compensation: $50.00 to $65.00 per hour (1099 independent contractor); the strongest credentials, high-demand languages, and medical experience earn the top of the range. Travel reimbursed.
• Schedule: On-site, prescheduled and short-notice (emergency) assignments, at BAMC and outlying JBSA clinics; flexible, mutually scheduled.
• Agency Environment: Military healthcare. On-site spoken-language medical interpretation for a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) serving active-duty service members, veterans, retirees, and military families at Brooke Army Medical Center, one of the Department of Defense premier medical centers, and outlying JBSA clinics.

Position Overview

CLF Consultants LLC seeks experienced, nationally certified spoken-language medical interpreters for on-site interpretation at Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) and outlying Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) clinics. Priority languages include Spanish and a range of other languages such as Arabic, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, Mandarin, Dari, Farsi, and French, among others.

This is an on-site, per-assignment 1099 engagement covering both prescheduled and short-notice (emergency) requests. Interpreters must be U.S. citizens and able to pass facility background and security screening.

This role suits an experienced medical interpreter seeking meaningful, mission-driven assignments on a flexible schedule with CLFC administrative and scheduling support.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Mission-driven work supporting military members, veterans, and their families at a major Army medical center
• Flexible 1099 assignments, both prescheduled and short-notice, that can complement existing interpreting work
• Multi-year IDIQ program potential (5-year ordering period)
• CLFC scheduling, credentialing, and compliance support so you can focus on interpreting
• A dedicated CLFC scheduler, reliable direct-deposit payment on a fast cycle, and fast credentialing (typically within 5 business days of complete documents)
• Consistent federal customer with the opportunity for recurring, predictable assignments

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, faithful on-site spoken-language interpretation for medical encounters, appointments, and consultations at BAMC and outlying JBSA clinics
• Provide sight translation of documents as needed during encounters
• Interpret for both prescheduled and short-notice (emergency, under 48 hours) assignments
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and facility privacy requirements at all times
• Complete daily assignment logs and required documentation accurately and on time
• Coordinate scheduling with the CLFC scheduling team and facility points of contact for prescheduled and short-notice assignments
• Comply with all facility, Army, and DHA security, safety, and clinical-support standards

Required Qualifications

• National medical-interpreter certification: CCHI (CoreCHI or CHI) or NBCMI (CMI)
• Fluency in English and at least one target language (Spanish strongly desired; other languages welcome)
• U.S. citizenship (copy of birth certificate or naturalization papers required)
• Demonstrated experience interpreting in medical or healthcare settings
• Ability to pass facility background and security screening, with reliable transportation to San Antonio-area sites

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in a high-demand or less-common language (Arabic, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Korean, Dari, Farsi, and similar)
• Prior experience in a military, VA, or federal healthcare setting
• Experience with document translation and QA
• Familiarity with medical terminology across specialties
• Advanced certification (CCHI CoreCHI/CHI or NBCMI CMI), extensive medical experience, and proficiency in high-demand languages (Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Korean, and similar) are strongly desired and earn the top of the pay range
• Experience interpreting in emergency departments, surgery, oncology, behavioral health, labor and delivery, ICU, or specialty clinics

Why Interpreters Choose This Role

• Meaningful mission serving military patients and families
• Flexible, per-assignment schedule that fits alongside other interpreting work
• Long-term program potential with a stable federal customer
• CLFC handles scheduling, credentialing, and compliance

Compensation and Engagement Details

• Hourly rate: $50.00 to $65.00 per hour (1099 independent contractor); the strongest credentials, high-demand languages, and medical experience earn the top of the range
• Two-hour minimum per on-site assignment
• Travel reimbursed for assignments to outlying JBSA clinic sites
• Per-assignment, on-site engagement at BAMC and outlying JBSA clinics
• Multi-year program potential aligned with the 5-year IDIQ ordering period
• CLFC administrative support: credentialing, scheduling coordination, compliance, and invoicing

About CLFC Healthcare and Communications

CLF Consultants LLC (DBA: CLFC Healthcare and Communications) is a federal contractor providing healthcare staffing and language access services across U.S. federal, state, local, and territorial agencies. Our network of 500+ healthcare professionals and 200+ interpreters supports nationwide coverage. CLFC is a Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business committed to placing qualified professionals with mission-aligned organizations. Equal Opportunity Employer, providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA. www.clfchealthcare-communications.com