Mandarin Chinese Medical Interpreter

Job Summary

CLOVEHITCH, a Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business, specializes in training and talent acquisition. We are seeking qualified Mandarin Chinese Medical Interpreters to provide professional interpretation services in a healthcare setting. Linguists will facilitate accurate communication between medical staff and patients, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatment plans, and related healthcare discussions. Services will be offered in person, adhering to high standards of ethics, accuracy, and confidentiality.

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial in‑person interpretation between healthcare providers and patients.
• Facilitate communication of medical information, including diagnoses, treatment plans, procedures, and general healthcare discussions.
• Serve as a communication liaison to ensure mutual understanding among all parties while maintaining professionalism and neutrality.
• Adhere strictly to professional interpreter codes of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, and impartiality.
• Accurately report hours worked and complete any required documentation in accordance with contract requirements.

• Working proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and Mandarin Chinese.
• May be required to obtain a T2, Public Trust clearance.
• Prior experience providing medical interpretation strongly preferred.
• Experience interpreting in a healthcare, clinical, or hospital setting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret complex and sensitive medical information.
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics, including confidentiality and impartiality.
• Ability to work in professional healthcare environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide services in person, as required.
• Ability to pass any required background checks, base‑access checks, or credentialing processes, if applicable.
• This position is open only to individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

This position requires frequent standing and speaking.

Work is requested in one‑hour increments, Monday through Friday between 06:00 and 17:00.

Work is performed at various client sites on the island of Oahu. No other travel is required.

Clovehitch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.