Mandarin Chinese Interpreter (San Francisco 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

About the job Mandarin Chinese Interpreter (San Francisco Bay 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 the San Francisco Bay Area 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
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US

Interlingva Inc. is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services throughout Southern and Northern California. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to a wide range of clients, including leading healthcare providers such as Sutter Health and UC Davis Health, health insurance companies, government agencies such as the California Department of Social Services, and private businesses across diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters in every setting where language support is essential.