Mandarin Medical Interpreter

GLS; United States; Remote; USD 29,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

GLS is seeking a Mandarin US-based interpreter to facilitate real-time Mandarin-English communication in a remote setting. The role requires a quiet, secure home office, fast processing, and precise interpretation under professional standards.

You will rely on notes, glossaries, and dictionaries, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to client workflows. Ongoing training and competency opportunities are provided; monthly payments are made based on a per-minute rate.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Mandarin required.
• Strong listening, retention and note-taking abilities to maintain accuracy.
• Ability to render concepts per interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions/additions.
• Ability to explain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with client permission or request.

Responsibilities

• Interpret in real-time between Mandarin and English for clients.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow established interpretation protocols.
• Ensure a quiet, secure home-office environment and reliable technology for sessions.

Skills

Fluency in English and Mandarin

Excellent listening and note-taking

Interpretation accuracy

Cultural explanation when needed

Job description

LANGUAGE : Mandarin US-Based Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between Mandarin and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Mandarin
• Minimum 1-year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

Technical Requirements

• Computer or Laptop
• Windows 10 or higher
• USB Wired headset
• Steady wired internet connection

Additional information

• Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and target language.
• Remote position, interpreter works from his/her home office
• Ongoing training and competency opportunities
• Monthly payments
• Per minute rate
• Based on your location, language testing, background check and/or drug screen may be required