Mandarin Chinese Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. seeks a Mandarin Chinese Interpreter in the Sacramento area for an independent contractor role with a flexible schedule and ongoing opportunities in healthcare settings.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare, with assignments based in Sacramento and regular demand depending on language needs and qualifications. Fluency in Mandarin and English, plus medical/legal interpreting experience, is required; must be Sacramento-based and

Qualifications

• Fluency in Mandarin and English with professional interpreting experience.
• Proven ability to interpret accurately in medical, legal, and community settings.
• Must be based in the Sacramento area.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services in healthcare settings.
• Interpret accurately in English and Mandarin in real-time.
• Coordinate assignments based in Sacramento area.

Skills

Mandarin-English fluency

Medical interpretation

Bidirectional interpretation

Cross-cultural communication

California licensed

Background checks

Based in Sacramento

Education

Formal interpreter training

Job description

About the job Mandarin Chinese Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

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 Sacramento and 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.