Chinese Mandarin Interpreter (Sacramento)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Ongoing opportunities

Job summary

A professional interpreting agency is seeking a Chinese Mandarin Interpreter in Sacramento to provide high-quality interpreting services, particularly in healthcare settings. This independent contractor role offers a flexible schedule and is ideal for individuals fluent in both Mandarin and English. The ideal candidate should have experience interpreting in medical contexts and the ability to effectively communicate across diverse cultural backgrounds. Licensure in California and necessary medical clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in both Mandarin and English, with experience in medical contexts.
• Able to accurately interpret and work with diverse populations.
• Possesses a valid California license and required medical clearances.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Formal interpreter training or relevant professional experience required.
• Must be based in the Sacramento area.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Ensure fidelity to the original communication during interpretations.
• Support assignments based in Sacramento and coordinates as demand requires.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin and English

Experience in medical interpretation

Ability to interpret in both directions

Effective communication with diverse backgrounds

Formal interpreter training

Education

Relevant professional experience

Job description

About the job Chinese Mandarin Interpreter (Sacramento)

Job Description
This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in Sacramentoand are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Mandarin and English
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Mandarin and English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
• Must be based in Sacramento Area
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US
Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.