***DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT SPEAK SPANISH FLUENTLY, YOU WILL NOT GET AN INTERVIEW***
Spanish fluency is required due to the high percentage of Spanish-speaking patients who need direct communication with clinical staff.
Targeted Applicants:
- New Medical Assistant Graduates with High GPA
- Can handle fast paced environments
- Can handle high expectations for performance and efficiency
- Can handle demand for pressure for excellent service and care
- Can accept criticism for incorrectness and errors and improve upon them
- Willingness to learn with positivity
- High aptitude for a friendly and positive attitude and demeanor
Application Process:
- Initial Interview (Phone/Video)
- In-Person Interview I: General Assessment
- In-Person Interview II: Knowledge Assessment
- In-Person Interview III: Skills Assessment
- In-Person Interview IV: Performance Assessment
- In-Person Interview V: Final Assessment
- Paid Working Interview
Summary
We are a high-volume, well-established podiatry clinic in Rancho Cucamonga, California, dedicated to delivering excellent foot and ankle care. We are currently hiring a Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) Podiatric Medical Assistant (PMA) to support both front and back office operations. The ideal candidate is either a recent graduate of a California-approved medical assisting program or has equivalent qualifications and is fluent in Spanish to assist with patient-provider communication.
Minimum Requirements
- Completion of a California-approved Medical Assistant training program
- Fluent in Spanish and English (verbal and written)
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
- High academic achievement or proven clinical excellence from training program
- Able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in podiatry, orthopedics, or family practice a plus
- Experience with EHR, CPT and ICD-10 coding, and DME management
- Familiarity with California Medical Board scope-of-practice regulations for medical assistants
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
Essential Duties & Responsibilities Clinical (Back Office)
- Take and document vital signs and detailed podiatric subjectives, including pain location, duration, footwear impact, trauma history, and gait analysis
- Prepare exam rooms and assist with minor procedures (e.g., wound care, nail avulsions, matrixectomies) under physician supervision
- Maintain clean, sterile clinical environments and instruments in compliance with OSHA and infection control protocols
- Educate patients on diabetic foot care, post-op instructions, and treatment compliance
- Assist with injections, DME fittings, and imaging as permitted under California MA regulations
- Prepare prescriptions for provider review and signature (no independent prescribing)
Administrative (Front Office)
- Greet and check-in/check-out patients professionally and efficiently
- Translate between Spanish-speaking patients and non-Spanish-speaking staff/providers
- Verify insurance coverage and obtain prior authorizations for CPT codes, procedures, and DME
- Schedule follow-ups and recalls; document accurately in the EHR
- Enter billing codes (CPT and ICD-10) and support clinical documentation accuracy
- Dispense and log durable medical equipment (orthotics, braces, boots) per clinic policy
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Work involves prolonged standing and walking
- Occasional lifting or moving up to 25 lbs
- Regular use of PPE and exposure to disinfectants and medical instruments
- Fast-paced clinic environment with direct patient interaction
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status under California or federal law.
Spanish-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Podiatry
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
