Interpreter - Mandarin

TEEMA Group; San Jose (CA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

TEEMA Group is seeking a Medical Interpreter/Translator to ensure clear, accurate, and culturally sensitive communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in an on-site setting across multiple center locations in the San Jose area.

The role requires bilingual proficiency in English or Mandarin, strong confidentiality, and the ability to travel as needed to support services for elderly populations. Collaboration within a diverse team is essential.

Competenze

• Bilingual proficiency (verbal and written) in English or Mandarin.
• English fluency (verbal and written) required.
• Interest in, experience with, or demonstrated ability to work with elderly populations.
• Ability to work effectively within a diverse, collaborative team environment.
• Professional, flexible, and resourceful approach to work.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and respect for patient health information.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness when working with diverse populations.
• Computer literacy and the ability to use standard office and documentation tools.
• Ability and willingness to travel to different center locations as needed.

Mansioni

• Provide professional interpretation services, including the use of appropriate medical terminology, for patients and staff as needed.
• Translate non-legally binding documents such as training materials, medical appointment information, and patient communications.
• Work directly with team members and patients to support effective communication across care settings.
• Coordinate and manage scheduling to provide interpretation services at multiple center locations.
• Fulfill all administrative responsibilities, including documentation, recordkeeping, participation in meetings, and completion of satisfaction surveys.
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and respect for patient health information at all times.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Descrizione del lavoro

The Medical Interpreter / Translator plays a vital role in ensuring clear, accurate, and culturally sensitive communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Under the direction and supervision of program leadership, this position provides high-quality interpretation and translation services that support patient understanding, access to care, and positive healthcare experiences. This role is ideal for a bilingual professional who is passionate about supporting older adults, values inclusivity, and thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Duties

Provide professional interpretation services, including the use of appropriate medical terminology, for patients and staff as needed.

Translate non-legally binding documents such as training materials, medical appointment information, and patient communications.

Work directly with team members and patients to support effective communication across care settings.

Coordinate and manage scheduling to provide interpretation services at multiple center locations.

Fulfill all administrative responsibilities, including documentation, recordkeeping, participation in meetings, and completion of satisfaction surveys.

Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and respect for patient health information at all times.

Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bilingual proficiency (verbal and written) in English or Mandarin.

English fluency (verbal and written) required.

Interest in, experience with, or demonstrated ability to work with elderly populations.

Ability to work effectively within a diverse, collaborative team environment.

Professional, flexible, and resourceful approach to work.

Strong commitment to confidentiality and respect for patient health information.

Cultural sensitivity and awareness when working with diverse populations.

Computer literacy and the ability to use standard office and documentation tools.

Ability and willingness to travel to different center locations as needed.

Desired Qualifications

Certification in healthcare interpretation is preferred.

Prior experience providing interpretation or translation services in a healthcare or community-based setting.

Expirences working with the senior pouplation.

Location & Work Type

On-site role

Travel required between multiple center locations