Flexible Mandarin Interpreter – Healthcare (Bay Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Mandarin Chinese interpreter for an independent contractor role with a flexible schedule. The work is primarily in healthcare settings, with regular assignments based on demand and the interpreter's qualifications.

You will provide accurate Mandarin-English interpretation, support patients and professionals, and maintain the highest fidelity to the source while navigating medical, legal, and community contexts.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Mandarin and English with professional interpretation experience.
• Experience providing interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings.
• Strong ability to interpret in both directions with fidelity to the source.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Interpret orally between Mandarin and English in both directions.
• Maintain fidelity to the original communication in all interactions.
• Collaborate with medical professionals, patients, and staff as needed.
• Prepare for assignments by understanding patient and provider needs and privacy requirements.

Skills

Mandarin-English interpretation

Medical interpretation experience

Interpretation in both directions

Cultural competency

Medical-legal interpretation fidelity

Education

Formal interpreter training

Job description

Interlingva, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Mandarin Chinese interpreter for an independent contractor role with a flexible schedule. The work is primarily in healthcare settings, with regular assignments based on demand and the interpreter's qualifications.

You will provide accurate Mandarin-English interpretation, support patients and professionals, and maintain the highest fidelity to the source while navigating medical, legal, and community contexts.